Solimon and Perseda, 1599 (1912)

Solimon and Perseda is a play written by English playwright Thomas Kyd in 1599. The play is set in the Ottoman Empire and tells the story of Solimon, the Sultan's son, who falls in love with Perseda, a Christian slave. Despite their love, their relationship is forbidden by the Sultan and they are forced to keep their love a secret. However, when Perseda is accused of infidelity, Solimon is torn between his loyalty to his father and his love for Perseda. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the clash of cultures between Christianity and Islam. Kyd's writing is known for its poetic language and complex characters, making Solimon and Perseda a classic example of Elizabethan drama. This edition of the play was published in 1912 and includes an introduction and notes by the editor.Text Is Old English.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.