Description

Strafford: A Tragedy is a play written by John Sterling and published in 1843. The play is set in England during the 17th century and tells the story of Thomas Wentworth, the Earl of Strafford, who was one of the most controversial figures of his time. The play explores the political and personal conflicts that led to Strafford's downfall and eventual execution.The story begins with Strafford returning to England after serving as Lord Deputy of Ireland. He is met with opposition from the Parliament, who accuse him of being a tyrant and abusing his power. Despite his efforts to defend himself, Strafford is eventually impeached and sentenced to death.Throughout the play, Sterling portrays the complex character of Strafford, who is torn between his loyalty to the king and his duty to the people. The play also explores themes of power, corruption, and betrayal, as well as the consequences of political decisions.Overall, Strafford: A Tragedy is a compelling and thought-provoking play that offers a glimpse into the turbulent political landscape of 17th century England.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.