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Douglas: A Tragedy is a play written by Scottish playwright John Home and was first performed in 1756. The play is set in Scotland and follows the story of Lady Randolph, a widow, who falls in love with Lord Douglas, a young Scottish nobleman. However, their love is forbidden due to a long-standing feud between their families. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and revenge.The main character, Lord Douglas, is a tragic hero who is torn between his love for Lady Randolph and his loyalty to his family. Lady Randolph, on the other hand, is a strong-willed woman who is willing to risk everything for her love for Lord Douglas. The play also features other characters, including Lady Randolph's son, Norval, who is revealed to be Lord Douglas's illegitimate son.The play's plot is driven by a series of twists and turns, including the revelation of Norval's true identity and the eventual reconciliation between the two feuding families. The play ends tragically, with Lord Douglas dying in battle and Lady Randolph committing suicide.Douglas: A Tragedy is considered one of the most important plays in Scottish literature and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times. It is also known for its use of the Scottish dialect and its portrayal of Scottish culture and society in the 18th century.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.