The Miraculous Revenge (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162702353)

The Miraculous Revenge is a play written by the renowned Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. It was first published in 1929 and is a satirical take on the traditional revenge tragedy genre. The play is set in a fictional kingdom called Illyria, where the king has been overthrown by his own brother, Duke Paul. The king's daughter, Princess Elena, is forced to flee the country and live in exile with her loyal servant, Diego.Years later, Princess Elena returns to Illyria with a plan to take revenge on Duke Paul and restore her father's throne. She enlists the help of a group of rebels, including Diego, to carry out her plan. However, things take an unexpected turn when the princess discovers that her father is still alive and being held captive by Duke Paul.The play is a witty and clever commentary on power, revenge, and the human condition. Shaw's writing is sharp and insightful, and he uses the characters and their actions to highlight the flaws and absurdities of society. The Miraculous Revenge is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature, theatre, or social commentary.A strange sight arrested me on the landing of the grand staircase. Through an open door I saw the moonlight shining through the windows of a saloon in which some entertainment had recently taken place. I looked at my watch again: it was but one o'clock and yet the guests had departed. I entered the room, my boots ringing loudly on the waxed boards. On a chair lay a child's cloak and a broken toy.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: George Bernard Shaw
ISBN-10: 1162702354
ISBN-13: 9781162702353
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 26
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.05d