Publisher's Synopsis
Agatha Or The Convent Of St. Bartholomew: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1821) is a play written by Edwyn Andrew Burnaby. The story revolves around Agatha, a young woman who is forced to enter a convent against her will. The play explores the themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for power. The characters include Agatha, her lover Count Julian, the evil Mother Superior, and the corrupt Bishop. As the plot unfolds, Agatha's fate becomes increasingly tragic, leading to a dramatic and emotional climax. The play is written in the style of classical tragedy with poetic language and complex characters. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of our actions.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.
