The Royal Convert: A Tragedy (1714)

by Nicholas Rowe

Book Overview

The Royal Convert: A Tragedy is a play written by Nicholas Rowe in 1714. The play revolves around the story of a young princess named Matilda, who falls in love with a Christian knight named Ormsby. Matilda's father, the King, disapproves of the relationship and orders Matilda to marry a Muslim prince instead. Matilda, torn between her love for Ormsby and her duty to her father, ultimately converts to Christianity and elopes with Ormsby. However,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165586487
• ISBN13: 9781165586486
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"