Bøger af Samuel Hayes

Eugenia: A Tragedy is a play written by Samuel Hayes in 1766. The story revolves around the titular character Eugenia, a virtuous and beautiful young woman who is loved by two men: the nobleman Count Albert and the commoner Lorenzo. However, Eugenia is betrothed to Count Albert, and her father insists that she marry him despite her feelings for Lorenzo. The play explores themes of love, duty, and class struggle as Eugenia and her suitors navigate their complicated relationships. The tragedy ultimately ends in the death of several characters as they struggle to reconcile their desires with the expectations of society. Hayes' play is considered a classic example of 18th-century English tragedy and is known for its complex characters and dramatic plot twists.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.