The Patrician's Daughter: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1841)

By John Westland Marston

Book Overview

The Patrician's Daughter: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by John Westland Marston and first published in 1841. The play follows the story of a young woman named Camiola, the daughter of a wealthy patrician. Camiola is in love with a young man named Rutilio, but her father disapproves of the match and instead arranges for her to marry a wealthy nobleman named Orsino. Camiola is torn between her love for Rutilio and her duty to obey her father's wishes. As the play progresses, tensions rise and tragic events unfold, ultimately leading to a devastating conclusion. The Patrician's Daughter is a classic tragedy that explores themes of love, duty, and the consequences of societal expectations. Marston's writing is known for its poetic language and vivid imagery, making this play a compelling and engaging read for fans of classic literature and 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: 1120913233
• ISBN13: 9781120913234
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"