Bücher von Thomas Holcroft

The Inquisitor: A Play, In Five Acts is a historical play written by Thomas Holcroft in 1798. The play is set in 16th century Spain during the Spanish Inquisition, a period of religious persecution and intolerance. The story follows the main character, Don Philip, who is torn between his loyalty to the Inquisition and his love for a woman who is accused of heresy. As the play progresses, Don Philip is forced to confront the hypocrisy and corruption of the Inquisition and must make a difficult decision that will determine the fate of his love and his own moral integrity. The play explores themes of power, morality, and justice, and provides a commentary on the dangers of religious extremism and fanaticism. The Inquisitor is a thought-provoking and engaging play 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.

Hear Both Sides is a comedy play written by Thomas Holcroft in 1803. The play revolves around the story of a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Somerville, who are constantly bickering and arguing about everything. Their constant fighting has become the talk of the town and their neighbors are getting fed up with it.In an effort to resolve their issues, a group of neighbors come together to stage a mock trial, with Mr. and Mrs. Somerville as the defendants. The trial is meant to help the couple see each other's point of view and hopefully reconcile their differences.As the trial progresses, the couple's friends and neighbors take on various roles, including judge, prosecutor, and witnesses. Through the course of the trial, the couple is forced to confront their own behavior and their role in the breakdown of their marriage.Hear Both Sides is a witty and satirical play that explores the themes of marriage, communication, and the importance of seeing both sides of an argument. It is a timeless work that continues to be performed and enjoyed by 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.

""The Adventures of Hugh Trevor"" is a novel written by Thomas Holcroft. The story follows the life of the titular character, Hugh Trevor, a young man who is forced to leave his home in the countryside and move to London to seek his fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including thieves, aristocrats, and artists, and becomes embroiled in a series of adventures and misadventures.The novel is set in the late 18th century and explores themes such as social class, justice, and morality. It is a coming-of-age story that follows Hugh as he navigates the complexities of London society and learns valuable lessons about life and love.Holcroft's writing style is characterized by its wit, humor, and social commentary. He uses satire to comment on the absurdities of life in London and the injustices of the class system. The novel is also notable for its vivid descriptions of London and its colorful characters.Overall, ""The Adventures of Hugh Trevor"" is a classic novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in 18th-century England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or social commentary.Again the ghost of Turl haunted me. Not with terror! No: I had prepared a charm, that could arrest or exorcise the evil spirit. Let him but fairly meet me on this ground and I would hurl defiance at him.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.

Anna St. Ives is a novel written by Thomas Holcroft. It tells the story of the eponymous protagonist, Anna St. Ives, who is a young and beautiful woman living in 18th century England. Anna is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is admired by many suitors, but she is not interested in any of them. Instead, she falls in love with a poor but honest young man named Edward Conway.Anna's father disapproves of her relationship with Edward and tries to separate them. He arranges for Anna to marry a wealthy but cruel nobleman, Lord Etherington. Anna is forced to go through with the marriage, but she is miserable and dreams of being reunited with Edward.As the story progresses, Anna faces many challenges and obstacles in her quest for true love and happiness. She is betrayed by those she trusts, but she never gives up hope. In the end, Anna is reunited with Edward and they live happily ever after.Anna St. Ives is a classic tale of love, betrayal, and perseverance. It is a timeless story that has captivated readers for generations. Thomas Holcroft's vivid descriptions of 18th century England and his well-drawn characters make this novel a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction and romance.I scarcely need tell thee he was almost in a rage, at my request to accompany Sir Arthur to France; stating, as I did, that it ought to be and must be at his expence. Otherwise he cares but little where I go, being rather regarded by him as a spy on his actions than as his son. Thou canst not conceive the contempt with which he treats me, for my want of cunning. He despises my sense of philanthropy, honour, and that severe probity to which no laws extend. He spurns at the possibility of preferring the good of society to the good of self-- But, once again, he is my father.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.

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The book, The Adventures of Hugh Trevor (Volume 6) , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

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The book, The Adventures of Hugh Trevor (Volume 1) , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.