The Fall Of Mortimer: An Historical Play (1731)

By William Mountfort

Book Overview

""The Fall of Mortimer: An Historical Play"" is a play written by William Mountfort in 1731. The play is set in medieval England and tells the story of the downfall of Roger Mortimer, a powerful nobleman who rose to prominence during the reign of King Edward II. Mortimer's rise to power is depicted as being fueled by his affair with the queen, Isabella of France, and his manipulation of the king. However, Mortimer's downfall comes when he is betrayed by his own allies and is eventually executed for his crimes. The play explores themes of power, corruption, and betrayal, and is considered a classic example of the Restoration era drama.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: 1104912716
• ISBN13: 9781104912710
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"