The New England Tragedies

The New England Tragedies is a book written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and published in 1868. It is a collection of two plays, John Endicott and Giles Corey Of The Salem Farms, both of which explore the darker side of New England history.John Endicott tells the story of the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, who is torn between his religious beliefs and his duty to govern. The play explores themes of religious fanaticism, political power, and the struggle between individual conscience and public duty.Giles Corey Of The Salem Farms, on the other hand, is a dramatization of the infamous Salem witch trials. The play centers around Giles Corey, a farmer who is accused of witchcraft and refuses to confess, even under torture. The play explores themes of mass hysteria, the abuse of power, and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs.Overall, The New England Tragedies is a powerful and thought-provoking work that sheds light on some of the darker moments in American history. Longfellow's writing is both poetic and insightful, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New England or the human condition in general.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.