Alcestis, The Original Strong-Minded Woman: A Classical Burlesque, In One Act (1850)

by Francis Talfourd

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437475825
• ISBN13: 9781437475821
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"