Gondibert And Birtha

Gondibert and Birtha: A Tragedy is a play written by William Thompson and published in 1751. The play is set in ancient Britain and tells the tragic story of Gondibert, a nobleman who falls in love with Birtha, a beautiful and virtuous young woman. However, their love is opposed by Gondibert's rival, Orsino, who also desires Birtha. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, power, and betrayal as the characters navigate their complex relationships and the consequences of their actions. The language of the play is poetic and formal, reflecting the style of 18th-century English literature. Overall, Gondibert and Birtha: A Tragedy is a compelling work of drama that offers insight into the social and cultural values of its time.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.