Waltheof: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1851)

By Thomas James Serle

Book Overview

""Waltheof: A Tragedy, In Five Acts"" is a play written by Thomas James Serle and published in 1851. The play is set in medieval England and tells the story of Waltheof, the Earl of Northumberland, who is torn between his loyalty to King William the Conqueror and his love for his wife, Judith. As tensions rise between the Normans and the English, Waltheof must navigate political alliances and personal relationships in order to protect his people and his honor. The play is a tragic tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal, exploring themes of power, identity, and the consequences of one's actions. With its vivid characters and dramatic plot, ""Waltheof: A Tragedy, In Five Acts"" is a captivating work of historical fiction that offers insight into the complexities of medieval life and politics.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: 1165138158
• ISBN13: 9781165138159
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"