William Godwin

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Antonio

A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1806)

Beschreibung

Antonio: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by William Godwin in 1806. The play tells the story of Antonio, a young man who is in love with his cousin, Mellida. However, Mellida is already engaged to another man, Julio, and Antonio's love for her leads him down a path of jealousy, obsession, and ultimately tragedy.The play is set in Venice and explores themes of love, jealousy, revenge, and the corrupting influence of power. Godwin's writing is characterized by his use of complex characters and psychological depth, which makes Antonio a compelling and thought-provoking read.The play is divided into five acts, each of which builds upon the previous one to create a powerful and tragic narrative. The characters are well-developed and their motivations are explored in depth, making the play a rich and rewarding experience for readers.Overall, Antonio: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a classic work of literature that explores the darker side of human nature and the consequences of unchecked desire. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of drama and the evolution 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.

Autor

William Godwin (1756 - 1836) was an English journalist, political philosopher and novelist. He is considered one of the first exponents of utilitarianism and the first modern proponent of anarchism. Godwin is most famous for two books that he published within the space of a year: An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, an attack on political institutions and Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams, which attacks aristocratic privilege, but also is the first mystery novel. Based on the success of both, Godwin featured prominently in the radical circles of London in the 1790s. He wrote prolifically in the genres of novels, history and demography throughout his lifetime. In the conservative reaction to British radicalism, Godwin was attacked, in part because of his marriage to the pioneering feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft in 1797 and his candid biography of her after her death from childbirth. Their daughter, later known as Mary Shelley, would go on to write Frankenstein and marry the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. With his second wife, Mary Jane Clairmont, Godwin set up The Juvenile Library, allowing the family to write their own works for children (sometimes using noms de plume) and translate and publish many other books, some of enduring significance. Godwin has had considerable influence on British literature and literary culture.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 56
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Januar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 97g
• ISBN-13: 9781104012397
• ISBN-10: 1104012391
• Artikelnr.: 26447059