The Doom of Devorgoil, a Melodrama: Auchindrane or the Ayrshire Tragedy (1830) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165115907)

The Doom of Devorgoil is a melodramatic play written by renowned Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott. Originally published in 1830, the play is set in the Scottish town of Auchindrane and is based on the true story of the Ayrshire Tragedy, a notorious murder case that took place in the late 16th century.The play follows the story of the powerful and wealthy Sir Robert Grierson, who is accused of the murder of his neighbor, Sir John Hunter of Polmood. The play explores themes of power, greed, and betrayal as Sir Robert's past misdeeds come to light and he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions.The Doom of Devorgoil is a gripping and suspenseful tale that showcases Scott's mastery of storytelling and his ability to create vivid and compelling characters. The play is written in a poetic and lyrical style, with rich descriptions of the Scottish landscape and the characters' inner thoughts and emotions.Overall, The Doom of Devorgoil is a must-read for fans of Scottish literature and anyone interested in historical melodramas.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: Walter Scott
ISBN-10: 1165115905
ISBN-13: 9781165115907
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d