Gruach And Britain's Daughter: Two Plays (1921)

by Gordon Bottomley

Book Overview

Gruach and Britain's Daughter: Two Plays is a collection of two plays written by Gordon Bottomley and published in 1921. The first play, Gruach, is a historical drama based on the life of Lady Macbeth, the wife of the Scottish king Macbeth. The play explores the psychological and emotional turmoil that Lady Macbeth experiences as she becomes increasingly involved in her husband's quest for power and the consequences of their actions.The second play, Britain's Daughter, is a poetic drama set in ancient Britain. The play follows the story of a young woman named Dara, who is the daughter of Britain and is chosen to be sacrificed to the gods. As she prepares for her fate, Dara reflects on her life and the world around her, questioning the meaning of sacrifice and the nature of existence.Both plays are characterized by Bottomley's use of poetic language and his exploration of complex themes related to power, morality, and the human condition. Gruach and Britain's Daughter: Two Plays is a compelling and thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on two iconic figures from history and mythology.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: 1120289386
• ISBN13: 9781120289384
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"