Ruy Blas (1909)

Ruy Blas is a play written by the French author Victor Hugo, first published in 1838. The play is set in 17th century Spain and follows the story of Ruy Blas, a poor but intelligent man who is hired by the corrupt Duke of Alcal����� to impersonate him and win over the heart of the Queen. Ruy Blas falls in love with the Queen and tries to use his newfound power to help the poor and oppressed. However, his plans are thwarted by the Duke and other nobles who seek to maintain their power and control over the country. The play explores themes of love, power, corruption, and social inequality. It has been adapted into various forms of media, including films, operas, and stage productions. Hugo's Ruy Blas remains a classic work of French literature and a timeless tale of political intrigue and romance.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.