The Palatine: A Play In Five Acts (1874)

by Thomas James Serle

Book Overview

The Palatine is a play written by Thomas James Serle in 1874. The play is divided into five acts and is set in the 18th century. The story revolves around the life of Prince Rupert of the Rhine, who is also known as the Palatine. The play portrays his life, his love interests, and his political struggles. The first act sets the stage for the story and introduces the characters. In the second act, Prince Rupert falls in love with a woman named Margaret, who is already engaged to another man. The third act focuses on the political struggles of Prince Rupert and his attempts to gain power. In the fourth act, Margaret's fianc����� challenges Prince Rupert to a duel, which ends tragically. The final act of the play deals with the aftermath of the duel and the resolution of the story. The Palatine is a historical drama that explores themes of love, power, and politics. The play is a fascinating portrayal of the life of Prince Rupert and the events that shaped his destiny.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: 1167172841
• ISBN13: 9781167172847
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"