The Deluge: A Drama In Twelve Scenes is a play written by John Edmund Reade in 1839. The play is set in Venice during the 17th century and tells the story of a young man named Andrea, who is torn between his love for a noblewoman named Bianca and his loyalty to his friend, the Doge of Venice. As Venice faces a catastrophic flood, Andrea must navigate the complex political and romantic relationships that threaten to tear the city apart. The play explores...