The Provost Of Bruges: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1836)

By George William Lovell

Book Overview

""The Provost of Bruges: A Tragedy, In Five Acts"" is a play written by George William Lovell and originally published in 1836. The story is set in the medieval city of Bruges and follows the tragic downfall of the city's provost, or chief magistrate, named Van den Bosch. Van den Bosch is a corrupt and power-hungry official who abuses his position to enrich himself and oppress the people of Bruges. However, his actions eventually lead to his own downfall as he becomes embroiled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and political intrigue. The play explores themes of power, corruption, justice, and morality, and offers a gripping tale of one man's descent into darkness. With its vivid characters, intricate plot, and powerful themes, ""The Provost of Bruges"" remains a classic of English literature and a compelling drama that continues to captivate readers today.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: 143716854X
• ISBN13: 9781437168549
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"