The Saint's Tragedy

By Charles Kingsley

Book Overview

The Saint's Tragedy is a play written by Charles Kingsley, first published in 1848. It is a historical drama set in medieval Germany, and tells the story of a young nobleman named Count Otto von Wittelsbach, who falls in love with a peasant girl named Thekla. Despite the objections of his family and the laws of the land, Otto marries Thekla and they live happily together for a time. However, their happiness is short-lived as Otto is accused of treason and sentenced to death. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and justice, and is known for its powerful portrayal of the struggle between personal desire and societal expectations. The Saint's Tragedy is considered to be one of Kingsley's most significant works, and is still read and performed today.Lady. For one thing-- Yestreen I passed her in the open street, Following the vocal line of chanting priests, Clad in rough serge, and with her soft bare feet Wooing the ruthless flints; the gaping crowd Unknowing whom they held, did thrust and jostle.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: 1419181408
• ISBN13: 9781419181405
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"