The New England Tragedies

The New England Tragedies is a collection of two plays written by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The first play, John Endicott, is based on the life of the Puritan governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, John Endicott. The play explores the themes of religious intolerance, political power, and personal morality. The second play, Giles Corey of the Salem Farms, is based on the true story of Giles Corey, a farmer who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials. Corey refuses to plead guilty or innocent and is subjected to torture until his death. The play examines the themes of justice, truth, and individual courage in the face of persecution. Longfellow's writing style is characterized by his use of poetic language, vivid imagery, and historical accuracy. The New England Tragedies is a thought-provoking and powerful work that delves into the darker aspects of American history and human nature.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.