The Empress Of Morocco

The Empress of Morocco is a tragic play written by Elkanah Settle in 1673. The story revolves around the character of Muley Mahomet, the Emperor of Morocco, who falls in love with a European woman named Almahide. Despite the cultural differences and the opposition from his council, Muley Mahomet decides to marry Almahide and make her his empress. However, their happiness is short-lived as a rebellion breaks out in the kingdom, led by the jealous and power-hungry prince Abdelmelech. The play explores themes of love, power, betrayal, and the clash of cultures. It is known for its elaborate stage directions, poetic language, and vivid imagery. The Empress of Morocco was one of the most successful plays of the Restoration era and a significant contribution to the development of English drama.With Sculptures. As It Is Acted At The Duke�������s Theater.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.