A Blot in the Scutcheon - Robert Browning - Bog

A Blot in the Scutcheon is a play written by Robert Browning that explores the themes of love, honor, and betrayal. The story follows the tragic romance between Mildred Tresham and her cousin Mertoun, who is already engaged to another woman. When the affair is discovered, it leads to a series of events that ultimately result in Mertoun's death and Mildred's public disgrace.The play is set in the 17th century and features a cast of aristocratic characters who are bound by strict codes of honor and social expectations. Browning uses poetic language and vivid imagery to bring the characters and their world to life, while also exploring deeper philosophical questions about the nature of love and the role of honor in society.Despite its tragic ending, A Blot in the Scutcheon is a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and performed today. It is considered one of Browning's most important works and a masterpiece of Victorian drama.Oh, Mildred, have I met your brother's face? Compelled myself--if not to speak untruth, Yet to disguise, to shun, to put aside The truth, as--what had e'er prevailed on me Save you to venture? Have I gained at last Your brother, the one scarer of your dreams.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.