The Mysterious Mother. a Tragedy. by the Hon. Horace Walpole

The Mysterious Mother. a Tragedy. by the Hon. Horace Walpole
Author: Horace Walpole
Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2018-04-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781379551072

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library T123481 A pirated edition. London, 1791. iii, [1],92p.; 8°

The Mysterious Mother

The Mysterious Mother
Author: Horace Walpole
Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2018-10-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9780343985387

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The Mysterious Mother

The Mysterious Mother
Author: Horace Walpole
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2014-08-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781498180047

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1791 Edition.

The Mysterious Mother

The Mysterious Mother
Author: Horace Walpole
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 101
Release: 2024-04-04
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

"The Mysterious Mother" by Horace Walpole is a gripping and controversial play that delves into themes of incest, guilt, and the supernatural. Set in a dark and atmospheric castle, the play follows the tragic story of Countess Matilda, who finds herself caught in a web of deceit and forbidden desire. At the heart of the drama is Matilda's complex relationship with her son, Adelbert, whose return to the castle reignites long-buried emotions and secrets. As their forbidden passion grows, Matilda and Adelbert struggle to reconcile their feelings with the societal taboos that surround them, leading to a series of shocking revelations and devastating consequences. Walpole's masterful storytelling and vivid imagery create a sense of unease and suspense that permeates every scene of the play. Through its exploration of taboo subjects and moral ambiguity, "The Mysterious Mother" challenges audiences to confront their own preconceptions about love, family, and morality.

The Works of Mary Robinson, Part II

The Works of Mary Robinson, Part II
Author: William D Brewer
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 1804
Release: 2022-08-04
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1000743896

Regularly the subject of cartoonists and satirical novelists, Mary Robinson achieved public notoriety as the mistress of the young Prince of Wales (George IV). Her association with figures such as William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, and comparisons with Charlotte Smith, make her a serious figure for scholarly research.