Charlotte Corday, A Tragedy: With Introduction And Notes (1893)

by François Ponsard

Book Overview

Charlotte Corday, A Tragedy: With Introduction And Notes (1893) is a play written by Francois Ponsard. The play is set during the French Revolution and tells the story of Charlotte Corday, a young woman who assassinates Jean-Paul Marat, a radical journalist and politician. The play explores the motivations behind Corday's actions and the consequences of her decision. The book includes an introduction that provides historical context for the play and discusses the events leading up to Corday's assassination of Marat. The introduction also explores the themes of the play, including the role of women in society and the ethics of political violence. The book also includes notes that explain historical references and provide additional context for the play. These notes help readers understand the political and social climate of the time period in which the play is set. Overall, Charlotte Corday, A Tragedy: With Introduction And Notes (1893) is a thought-provoking play that explores the complex issues surrounding the French Revolution and the role of women in society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164601903
• ISBN13: 9781164601906
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"