The Bloody Brother Or Rollo: A Tragedy (1718) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165749904)

The Bloody Brother or Rollo: A Tragedy is a play written by Francis Beaumont and first published in 1718. The play is set in medieval Denmark and revolves around the story of Rollo, the illegitimate son of the King of Denmark. Rollo is consumed by envy and ambition and seeks to take the throne from his half-brother, Otto. He enlists the help of his mother, Sigrid, and his friend, Viro, in his treacherous plot. However, Rollo's plans are thwarted by the intervention of a group of nobles led by the loyal and virtuous Count Baldwin. The play explores themes of ambition, envy, loyalty, and betrayal and is considered one of the finest examples of Jacobean tragedy. The Bloody Brother or Rollo: A Tragedy is a must-read for fans of classic literature and lovers of drama.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.

Author: Francis Beaumont,John Fletcher
ISBN-10: 1165749904
ISBN-13: 9781165749904
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d