Velasco: A Tragedy In Five Acts

By Epes W. Sargent

Book Overview

Velasco: A Tragedy In Five Acts is a play written by Epes Sargent. The story revolves around the character of Velasco, a Spanish nobleman who falls in love with the daughter of his enemy, the Duke of Medina. Despite the societal norms and political tensions between their families, Velasco and the Duke's daughter, Isabella, secretly marry. However, their happiness is short-lived as their families discover their union and seek revenge. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, revenge, and the consequences of societal expectations. It is written in five acts and follows the classic structure of a tragedy. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with their actions and motivations driving the plot forward. Overall, Velasco: A Tragedy In Five Acts is a compelling and dramatic play that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of societal expectations.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: 1163757543
• ISBN13: 9781163757543
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"