The Indian Queen a Tragedy 1665 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419177927)

The Indian Queen is a tragedy written by Sir Robert Howard in 1665. The play is set in Mexico and tells the story of the conflict between the Aztecs and the Spanish conquistadors. The Indian Queen is a tragic love story between the Aztec queen, Zempoalla, and the Spanish conquistador, Hern�����n Cort�����s. Zempoalla is torn between her love for Cort�����s and her loyalty to her people. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the clash of cultures. The Indian Queen is a powerful representation of the tensions between the Aztecs and the Spanish during the time of the conquest. It is a classic tragedy that continues to be studied and performed today. Sir Robert Howard was an English playwright and poet who was known for his plays and his translations of classical works. The Indian Queen is one of his most famous works and is considered a masterpiece of English literature.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: Robert Howard
ISBN-10: 1419177923
ISBN-13: 9781419177927
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/17/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d