Swinburne's Dramas

Swinburne's Dramas: Atalanta In Calydon; Erechtheus; Mary Stuart (1909) is a collection of three plays written by the renowned English poet and playwright Algernon Charles Swinburne. The first play, Atalanta In Calydon, is a tragedy based on the Greek myth of the huntress Atalanta and her participation in the Calydonian boar hunt. The second play, Erechtheus, is a historical drama set in ancient Athens and tells the story of the legendary king Erechtheus and his family. The third play, Mary Stuart, is a dramatic retelling of the life and death of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her rivalry with Queen Elizabeth I of England. Swinburne's writing is known for its lyrical and poetic style, and this collection showcases his talent for crafting powerful and emotional stories that explore themes of love, power, and tragedy.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.