The Queen Mother, Rosamond: Two Plays (1860) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165676118)

The Queen Mother, Rosamond: Two Plays is a book written by Algernon Charles Swinburne and published in 1860. The book contains two plays, namely The Queen Mother and Rosamond. The Queen Mother is a historical play set in the 16th century, which chronicles the life of Catherine de' Medici, the queen mother of France. The play explores her political power struggles and her relationship with her son, King Charles IX. Rosamond, on the other hand, is a tragic love story set in medieval England. It tells the story of the love affair between King Henry II and his mistress, Rosamond Clifford, and the consequences of their illicit relationship. The book is known for its poetic language and vivid imagery, as well as its exploration of themes such as power, love, and betrayal.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: Algernon Charles Swinburne
ISBN-10: 1165676117
ISBN-13: 9781165676118
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d