The Tragedy Of Blue Beard: A Greek Play (1896)

By Mary G. Duckworth

Book Overview

The Tragedy of Blue Beard: A Greek Play is a book written by Mary G. Duckworth and published in 1896. The book is a retelling of the classic tale of Bluebeard, a wealthy and powerful man who marries several women and murders them all. In this version of the story, Bluebeard is portrayed as a Greek tyrant who rules over a city-state. The play follows the story of his latest wife, who discovers his dark secrets and must fight for her life. The book is written in the style of a Greek tragedy, with dramatic language and themes of fate, justice, and the consequences of hubris. It is a unique interpretation of the Bluebeard story, blending Greek mythology and history with the classic fairy tale.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: 1104403919
• ISBN13: 9781104403911
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"