{"product_id":"the-famous-tragedy-of-the-thomas-hardy-9781161631814","title":"The Famous Tragedy Of The Queen Of Cornwall At Tintagel In Lyonnesse","description":"The Famous Tragedy Of The Queen Of Cornwall At Tintagel In Lyonnesse is a play written by the renowned English author, Thomas Hardy. The play is set in the legendary kingdom of Lyonnesse, which is said to have been submerged beneath the sea. The story revolves around the tragic love affair between King Mark of Cornwall and his young bride, Iseult, who falls in love with his nephew, Tristan.The play is divided into five acts and is written in blank verse. It is a retelling of the Arthurian legend of Tristan and Iseult, but with a focus on the character of Iseult, who is often portrayed as a passive victim in other versions of the story. In Hardy's play, Iseult is a strong-willed and independent woman who is not afraid to fight for her own happiness.The play explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the conflict between personal desire and duty. It also touches on the idea of fate and the inevitability of tragedy. The language of the play is rich and poetic, with vivid descriptions of the rugged Cornish landscape and the tumultuous emotions of the characters.Overall, The Famous Tragedy Of The Queen Of Cornwall At Tintagel In Lyonnesse is a powerful and moving play that offers a fresh perspective on a classic tale of love and loss. It is a must-read for fans of Thomas Hardy's work and anyone interested in Arthurian legend.A New Version Of An Old Story Arranged As A Play For Mummers In One Act Requiring No Theatre Or Scenery.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Hardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 116163181X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781161631814\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/22\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Thomas Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44254863786239,"sku":"9781161631814","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9137862a-8fb7-4789-a75d-99e60ef4fa98.jpg?v=1694614762","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-famous-tragedy-of-the-thomas-hardy-9781161631814","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}