Adrastus, A Tragedy; Amabel Or The Cornish Lovers; And Other Poems (1823)

By Robert Charles Dallas

Book Overview

Adrastus, A Tragedy; Amabel Or The Cornish Lovers; And Other Poems is a collection of literary works by Robert Charles Dallas, published in 1823. The book includes three main pieces: Adrastus, a tragedy; Amabel Or The Cornish Lovers, a romantic tale; and several other poems. Adrastus is a classical tragedy that follows the story of Adrastus, the king of Argos, and his family's tragic fate. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and revenge, and is written in blank verse. Amabel Or The Cornish Lovers is a romantic tale set in Cornwall, England. The story follows the love affair between Amabel, a beautiful and virtuous young woman, and Edgar, a brave and handsome knight. The couple faces various obstacles, including the disapproval of Amabel's father and the scheming of Edgar's jealous ex-lover. The collection also includes several other poems, including sonnets, odes, and elegies. These poems cover a range of subjects, from nature and love to philosophical musings on life and death. Overall, Adrastus, A Tragedy; Amabel Or The Cornish Lovers; And Other Poems is a diverse collection of literary works that showcases Robert Charles Dallas's talent for both tragedy and romance.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: 116645357X
• ISBN13: 9781166453572
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"