Marino Faliero

Marino Faliero: A Tragedy is a play written by Algernon Charles Swinburne and published in 1885. The play is based on the historical figure Marino Faliero, a Venetian Doge who was executed for treason in 1355. In the play, Swinburne portrays Faliero as a tragic hero who is driven to rebellion against the Venetian government due to his sense of injustice and betrayal. The play is known for its poetic language and its exploration of themes such as political corruption, loyalty, and the abuse of power. Marino Faliero: A Tragedy is considered one of Swinburne's most notable works and a significant contribution to the tradition of English poetic drama.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.