The Mysterious Mother: A Tragedy (1791)

By Horace Walpole

Book Overview

The Mysterious Mother: A Tragedy is a play written by Horace Walpole and first published in 1791. The play revolves around the story of a mother who becomes pregnant by her own son and the tragic consequences that follow. The play is set in medieval times and explores themes of incest, guilt, and the consequences of one's actions. The characters are complex and their motivations are explored throughout the play. The play is written in five acts and is considered a Gothic tragedy. The Mysterious Mother is a controversial work that was not well-received during its time, but has since gained recognition for its exploration of taboo themes and its innovative use of language and dramatic structure.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: 1165074885
• ISBN13: 9781165074884
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"