Pizarro - Richard Brinsley Sheridan - Bog

""Pizarro"" is a historical play written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. It tells the story of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro and his conquest of Peru in the 16th century. The play is set in Lima, the capital of Peru, and revolves around the conflict between Pizarro and the Inca leader Atahualpa. The play explores themes of power, greed, and betrayal, as Pizarro and his men seek to conquer and colonize the land of the Incas. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with Pizarro portrayed as a ruthless and cunning leader, while Atahualpa is depicted as a brave and noble warrior. The play also features a number of subplots, including a love story between Pizarro's lieutenant and an Inca princess. Overall, ""Pizarro"" is a gripping and thought-provoking play that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of South America and the clash of cultures that occurred during the age of exploration.Ata. (Draws his sword.) Now, my brethren, my sons, my friends, I know your valour.-- Should ill success assail us, be despair the last feeling of your hearts.--If successful, let mercy be the first. Alonzo, to you I give to defend the narrow passage of the mountains. On the right of the wood be Rolla's station. For me, strait forwards will I march to meet them, and fight until I see my people saved, or they behold their Monarch fall. Be the word of battle --God! and our native land.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.