The Tragedy Of Albertus Wallenstein (1640)

By Henry Glapthorne

Book Overview

The Tragedy of Albertus Wallenstein is a play written by Henry Glapthorne in 1640. It is a tragic tale of love, power, and betrayal set in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor during the Thirty Years' War. The play follows the story of Albertus Wallenstein, a nobleman and military commander who falls in love with the beautiful and virtuous Maria. However, their love is threatened by the ambitious and treacherous Countess Terzky, who seeks to use her influence to gain power and control over the court. As the plot thickens, Wallenstein becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and deception, ultimately leading to his downfall and tragic end. The play explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the corrupting influence of power, making it a timeless classic of English literature.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: 1164064924
• ISBN13: 9781164064923
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"