De Valencourt: A Tragedy In Five Acts (1842)
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ISBN10: 1161047441
ISBN13: 9781161047448
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 18 2010
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161047448
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 18 2010
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
De Valencourt: A Tragedy In Five Acts is a play written by William Henry Hoskins in 1842. The story is set in France during the 16th century and centers around the character of De Valencourt, a nobleman who is in love with the beautiful and virtuous Isabella. However, their love is threatened by the scheming and manipulative Countess de la Valliere, who is determined to marry De Valencourt herself.The play follows the tragic consequences of the Countess's actions as she plots to destroy De Valencourt's reputation and drive a wedge between him and Isabella. As the plot unfolds, the characters are forced to confront their own flaws and weaknesses, leading to a devastating climax that leaves them all reeling.Hoskins's play is a classic example of the tragic genre, with its themes of love, betrayal, and revenge. It also explores larger issues of power and morality, as the characters grapple with the consequences of their actions and the choices they make.Overall, De Valencourt: A Tragedy In Five Acts is a gripping and powerful play that has stood the test of time, offering readers a timeless tale of love and loss that is as relevant today as it was when it was first written.This Book Is In English.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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