Bücher von James Sheridan Knowles

Caius Gracchus, A Tragedy: In Five Acts is a play written by James Sheridan Knowles and published in 1823. The play is a historical tragedy that tells the story of the Roman politician and reformer, Caius Gracchus. The play is set in ancient Rome during the second century BC, and it portrays the political and social turmoil of the time. Caius Gracchus was a popular politician who fought for the rights of the common people and advocated for land reforms. However, his reforms were met with opposition from the ruling elite, and he was eventually assassinated. The play explores themes of political corruption, social inequality, and the struggle for justice. It is a powerful portrayal of a man who fought for what he believed in, even in the face of overwhelming opposition. The play is written in five acts and features a cast of characters that includes Caius Gracchus, his brother Tiberius Gracchus, and various other Roman politicians and citizens. Overall, Caius Gracchus, A Tragedy: In Five Acts is a compelling and thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and performed today.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 scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

""The Wife, A Tale Of Mantua"" is a play written by James Sheridan Knowles and published in 1833. The play is set in the Italian city of Mantua and follows the story of a young wife, Bianca, who is married to a wealthy and powerful nobleman, Francesco. Despite her husband's wealth and status, Bianca is unhappy in her marriage and longs for true love and companionship. When she meets and falls in love with a young artist named Carlo, Bianca is faced with a difficult decision between staying with her husband or following her heart. The play explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations, and features a cast of complex and intriguing characters. With its dramatic plot and vivid setting, ""The Wife, A Tale Of Mantua"" is a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers and audiences today.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.

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - James Sheridan Knowles was born at Cork in 1784, and died at Torquay in December, 1862, at the age of 78. His father was a teacher of elocution, who compiled a dictionary, and who was related to the Sheridans. He moved to London when his son was eight years old, and there became acquainted with William Hazlitt and Charles Lamb. The son, after his school education, obtained a commission in the army, but gave up everything for the stage, and made his first appearance at the Crow Street Theatre, in Dublin. He did not become a great actor, and when he took to writing plays he did not prove himself a great poet, but his skill in contriving situations through which a good actor can make his powers tell upon the public, won the heart of the great actor of his day, and as Macready's own poet he rose to fame. Before Macready had discovered him, Sheridan Knowles lived partly by teaching elocution at Belfast and Glasgow, partly by practice of elocution as an actor. In 1815 he produced at the Belfast Theatre his first play, Caius Gracchus.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.