Matilda: A Tragedy (1775)

By Voltaire and Thomas Francklin

Book Overview

Matilda: A Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Francklin and first published in 1775. The play tells the tragic story of Matilda, a young woman who falls in love with Mortimer, a man who is promised to another woman. Matilda's father, Count Baldwin, disapproves of the relationship and sends her away to a convent. Mortimer, unable to be with Matilda, marries his betrothed and becomes consumed with guilt and regret. Meanwhile, Matilda's life in the convent becomes increasingly miserable, and she eventually dies of a broken heart. The play explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice, and is considered a classic example of 18th-century sentimental drama.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: 1163881724
• ISBN13: 9781163881729
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"