Alfonso, King Of Castile: A Tragedy In Five Acts (1801)

by Matthew Gregory Lewis

Book Overview

Alfonso, King of Castile: A Tragedy in Five Acts is a play written by Matthew Gregory Lewis in 1801. The play is set in medieval Spain and tells the story of King Alfonso and his love for a woman named Leonora. Despite being married to Queen Constance, Alfonso becomes infatuated with Leonora and begins to neglect his duties as king. This leads to a series of tragic events, including the death of Queen Constance and the eventual downfall of Alfonso's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164004573
• ISBN13: 9781164004578
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"