The Tempter: A Tragedy In Verse In Four Acts (1905)

By Henry Arthur Jones

Book Overview

The Tempter is a tragic play written in verse by Henry Arthur Jones and first published in 1905. The story follows the character of Sir Richard Chichester, a wealthy and successful businessman who is tempted by the seductive and manipulative Lady Eileen Fenton. As Sir Richard becomes more and more infatuated with Lady Eileen, he begins to neglect his duties and responsibilities, causing his business and personal life to spiral out of control. The play explores themes of love, temptation, greed, and the destructive power of desire. It is divided into four acts and is written in a lyrical and poetic style that captures the emotional intensity of the characters and their struggles. The Tempter is a powerful and thought-provoking work that delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of giving in to temptation.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: 116718498X
• ISBN13: 9781167184987
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"