Publisher's Synopsis
Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois is a play written by George Chapman in 1607. The play is set in France and tells the story of the famous swordsman, Bussy D'Ambois. Bussy is a proud and arrogant man who is well-known for his skill with a sword and his many conquests of women. However, his life takes a dark turn when he is betrayed by his own friend, Montsurry, who is jealous of Bussy's success.Montsurry sets up Bussy to be killed in a duel with a rival swordsman, and Bussy is mortally wounded. As he lies dying, he swears revenge on Montsurry and his accomplices. Bussy's sister, Sabine, takes up the cause of avenging her brother's death and sets out to bring his killers to justice.The play is full of action, intrigue, and betrayal, and explores themes of honor, revenge, and the consequences of pride. Chapman's writing is vivid and engaging, and the characters are complex and multi-dimensional. Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois is a classic work of Elizabethan drama and a must-read for fans of the genre.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.
