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Zobeide

Zobeide

Joseph Cradock

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120961129
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Zobeide: A Tragedy is a play written by Joseph Cradock and first published in 1771. The play is set in the ancient Persian city of Ispahan and follows the tragic story of Zobeide, a young woman who is forced into a loveless marriage with the cruel and tyrannical King of Persia. Despite her attempts to escape her unhappy fate, Zobeide is ultimately unable to avoid her tragic destiny.The play explores themes of love, power, and fate, and features a cast of complex and intriguing characters, including the scheming Vizier, the loyal and brave Hassan, and the treacherous and manipulative Queen Mother. The language and style of the play reflect the conventions of 18th-century English drama, with poetic language and heightened emotions.Overall, Zobeide: A Tragedy is a gripping and engaging play that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th-century English theatre and the enduring themes of love and fate that continue to captivate audiences today.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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