Publisher's Synopsis
Alberta: A New Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by John Carter in 1787. The story takes place in Alberta, a fictional kingdom ruled by King Alphonso and his queen, Elvira. The play follows the tragic story of the young and beautiful Alberta, the daughter of a nobleman, who falls in love with the king's son, Prince Ferdinand. However, their love is forbidden, and the couple faces many obstacles, including the wrath of the queen and the political machinations of the king's advisor, Count Julian. As the story unfolds, the characters are forced to confront their deepest fears and desires, leading to a dramatic and tragic conclusion. The play explores themes of love, power, betrayal, and the consequences of actions. With its complex characters and dramatic plot, Alberta: A New Tragedy, In Five Acts remains a classic example of 18th-century English theatre.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.
