The Duke Of Mantua: A Tragedy

By John Roby

Book Overview

The Duke of Mantua: A Tragedy is a play written by John Roby. The story is set in Italy during the Renaissance period and follows the life of the Duke of Mantua, a powerful and wealthy ruler who is known for his cruel and tyrannical ways. The play explores the themes of power, corruption, and morality as the Duke's actions lead to his downfall. The characters in the play include the Duke's wife, Isabella, who is a virtuous and kind-hearted woman, and his advisor, Gonzaga, who is loyal to the Duke but also struggles with his conscience. As the story unfolds, the Duke's actions become increasingly ruthless, and he ultimately faces the consequences of his behavior. The play is a tragic tale of a man's downfall and the consequences of his actions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432542680
• ISBN13: 9781432542689
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"