The Saint's Tragedy

By Charles Kingsley

Book Overview

The Saint's Tragedy is a play written by Charles Kingsley, an English novelist, historian, and Anglican priest. The play is set in 13th century England and tells the story of a young nobleman named Raymond, who becomes a monk after the death of his father. Raymond falls in love with a peasant girl named Elsie, but their love is forbidden by the Church. When Elsie becomes pregnant, Raymond is forced to choose between his love for her and his devotion to God. The play explores themes of love, faith, and duty, and raises questions about the role of the Church in medieval society. The Saint's Tragedy was first performed in 1848 and is considered one of Kingsley's most important works.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: 1162707518
• ISBN13: 9781162707518
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"