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Vortigern, A Historical Tragedy, And Henry The Second, A Historical Drama (1799)

Vortigern, A Historical Tragedy, And Henry The Second, A Historical Drama (1799)

Ireland, William Henry

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ISBN10: 1104928353
ISBN13: 9781104928353
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Vortigern, A Historical Tragedy, And Henry The Second, A Historical Drama is a play written by William Henry Ireland and first published in 1799. The play is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the story of Vortigern, a legendary British king who is betrayed by his own son and ultimately falls from power. The second part of the play tells the story of Henry II, the King of England who struggles to maintain his power amidst political intrigue and family conflict.The play is notable for its historical accuracy and attention to detail, as well as its use of poetic language and dramatic tension. Ireland's portrayal of Vortigern and Henry II is nuanced and complex, exploring the psychological and emotional struggles of these powerful figures as they navigate the challenges of leadership and betrayal.Overall, Vortigern, A Historical Tragedy, And Henry The Second, A Historical Drama is a compelling work of historical fiction that offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of two important figures in British history.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.

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