Alcestis, The Original Strong-Minded Woman

Alcestis, The Original Strong-Minded Woman: A Classical Burlesque, In One Act (1850) is a play written by Francis Talfourd. The play is a humorous take on the Greek myth of Alcestis, who sacrifices herself to save her husband's life. In Talfourd's version, Alcestis is portrayed as a strong-minded woman who refuses to be a passive victim and instead takes control of her own destiny. The play is filled with witty dialogue and clever wordplay, making it a delightful and entertaining read. Overall, Alcestis, The Original Strong-Minded Woman: A Classical Burlesque, In One Act (1850) is a humorous and satirical take on a classic myth that is sure to entertain and delight readers.Being A Most Shameless Misinterpretation Of The Greek Drama Of Euripides. First Performed At The Strand Theater, July 4, 1850.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.