Evadne Or The Statue - Richard Lalor Sheil - Bog

""Evadne or The Statue: A Tragedy, In Five Acts"" is a play written by Richard Lalor Sheil and published in 1819. The story follows the tragic fate of Evadne, a beautiful and virtuous woman who is forced to marry an older man against her will. Despite her loyalty to her husband, Evadne falls in love with another man and is eventually caught in the act of adultery. As punishment, she is sentenced to death by being turned into a statue. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a classic tragedy that will leave readers contemplating the nature of fate and the human condition.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.