Publisher's Synopsis
Alfred: A Drama is a play written by the Scottish author, playwright, and actor, John Coutts Lindsay. First published in 1845, the play tells the story of Alfred, a Saxon king who ruled England in the 9th century. The play is set during the Viking invasions of England, and it focuses on the conflict between Alfred and the Viking leader, Guthrum. The play is divided into five acts and features a cast of characters that includes Alfred, Guthrum, Alfred's wife, Elswith, and various other historical figures. The play explores themes of loyalty, love, and sacrifice, as well as the struggle for power and control in a time of war. Alfred: A Drama is considered to be one of Lindsay's most significant works and is praised for its historical accuracy and vivid portrayal of the characters and events of the time.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.
