The Broken Sword

The Broken Sword

William Dimond

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781104481568
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The Broken Sword: A Grand Melodrama Interspersed With Songs, Choruses, Etc. is a book written by William Dimond and originally published in 1816. The book is a dramatic work that tells the story of a young man named Edmund who is wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit. The story follows Edmund as he tries to clear his name and prove his innocence while facing a series of obstacles and challenges along the way.The book is written in the style of a melodrama, with a focus on exaggerated emotions and dramatic plot twists. It also includes a number of songs and choruses throughout the text, adding to the overall theatrical feel of the work.Overall, The Broken Sword is a classic example of the melodramatic genre and a fascinating look at the popular entertainment of the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of drama and theater.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.

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