Zara: A Tragedy

by Voltaire and Aaron Hill

Book Overview

This classic tragedy is a new edition of the play originally written by Aaron Hill in 1735, and translated into French by Voltaire in 1743. The play tells the story of a young Venetian woman who is forced to marry against her will, and the tragic consequences that follow. The edition includes both the English and French versions of the play, along with a critical introduction and extensive notes.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019668768
• ISBN13: 9781019668764
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"