The Tragedies Of Harold And Camoens (1835)

By Henry St. George Tucker

Book Overview

The Tragedies of Harold and Camoens is a book written by Henry St. George Tucker and published in 1835. The book is a collection of two plays, both of which are tragedies. The first play, Harold, is based on the story of Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England who died in the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The play explores the themes of power, love, loyalty, and betrayal. The second play, Camoens, is based on the life of the Portuguese poet Luis de Camoens, who lived in the 16th century. The play tells the story of Camoens' love for a noblewoman named Catherine and his struggles to win her love. The book is written in a poetic and dramatic style, with vivid descriptions and powerful emotions. It is a classic work of literature that has been praised for its depth and beauty.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: 1437341977
• ISBN13: 9781437341973
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"