Bøger af John Home

This classic work of British history tells the story of the Jacobite rebellion of 1745, when forces loyal to the deposed Stuart king attempted to regain the throne of England. Written by the Scottish poet and playwright John Home, The History of the Rebellion in the Year 1745 is a vivid and engaging account of a pivotal moment in British history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Douglas: A Tragedy. As It Is Acted At The Theatres In Great Britain And Ireland John Home R. Stevenson, 1786 Performing Arts; Theater; History & Criticism; Drama / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Performing Arts / Theater / History & Criticism; Scottish drama; Theatre

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1802 Edition.

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Douglas: A Tragedy is a play written by Scottish playwright John Home and was first performed in 1756. The play is set in Scotland and follows the story of Lady Randolph, a widow, who falls in love with Lord Douglas, a young Scottish nobleman. However, their love is forbidden due to a long-standing feud between their families. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and revenge.The main character, Lord Douglas, is a tragic hero who is torn between his love for Lady Randolph and his loyalty to his family. Lady Randolph, on the other hand, is a strong-willed woman who is willing to risk everything for her love for Lord Douglas. The play also features other characters, including Lady Randolph's son, Norval, who is revealed to be Lord Douglas's illegitimate son.The play's plot is driven by a series of twists and turns, including the revelation of Norval's true identity and the eventual reconciliation between the two feuding families. The play ends tragically, with Lord Douglas dying in battle and Lady Randolph committing suicide.Douglas: A Tragedy is considered one of the most important plays in Scottish literature and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times. It is also known for its use of the Scottish dialect and its portrayal of Scottish culture and society in the 18th century.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.

The Works of John Home V1 is a book that contains a collection of writings by the Scottish playwright and poet John Home. The book includes various works by Home, which have been compiled and published for the first time. The book also includes an account of Home's life and writings, providing readers with an insight into the author's background and literary career. The book was originally published in 1822 and is considered a valuable resource for those interested in the works of John Home and Scottish literature.In Three Volumes.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.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The tragedy of Douglas was first performed in 1756, at the heart of the Scottish Enlightenment, and created a scandal. The controversy was literary, religious and political. This title reprints the text of the play, and illustrates its popular reception - mainly as expressed in contemporary pamphlets.