The Dramatic Works Of Edward Young: Containing Busiris, King Of Egypt; The Revenge; The Brothers (1783)

By Edward Young

Book Overview

The Dramatic Works Of Edward Young: Containing Busiris, King Of Egypt; The Revenge; The Brothers (1783) is a book that compiles the plays written by Edward Young. The book includes three of his most famous plays: Busiris, King Of Egypt, The Revenge, and The Brothers. Busiris is a tragedy that tells the story of a king who demands human sacrifices to the gods, but is eventually overthrown by his own people. The Revenge is also a tragedy, but it focuses on a man seeking revenge for the murder of his father. The Brothers is a drama that explores the relationship between two brothers who are torn apart by jealousy and ambition. The book was originally published in 1783 and is considered a classic in English literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Edward Young or in the history of English 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: 1104253852
• ISBN13: 9781104253851
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"