The Lamentable Tragedy Of Locrine

By Robert Greene, Charles Tilney, Ronald Brunlees McKerrow, et al.

Book Overview

The Lamentable Tragedy of Locrine is a play written by William Shakespeare, though some scholars dispute his authorship. The play tells the story of Locrine, the eldest son of King Brutus, who falls in love with his sister Estrild. When their father dies, Locrine becomes king and marries Estrild, angering his other siblings and causing a civil war. The play ends with the deaths of Locrine, Estrild, and their child, and the restoration of peace to Britain. The play is notable for its use of blank verse and its exploration of themes of incest and betrayal. It was first published in 1595 and has since been adapted for the stage and screen.HUMBER. Courage, my son, fortune shall favour us, And yield to us the coronet of bay, That decked none but noble conquerours. But what saith Estrild to these regions? How liketh she the temperature thereof? Are they not pleasant in her gracious eyes?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: 1419168487
• ISBN13: 9781419168482
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.2"