Publisher's Synopsis
Elspeth: A Drama Founded On A Tradition Of The South Of Scotland is a play written by J. Crawford Scott and published in 1880. The play is set in the Scottish Lowlands and is based on a local legend about a woman named Elspeth who was accused of being a witch. The play follows Elspeth as she is put on trial for her alleged crimes and the community's reactions to her situation. The play explores themes of superstition, fear, and the power dynamics between the accused and the accusers. The characters are vividly drawn and the dialogue is rich and evocative of the time period. Overall, Elspeth is a compelling drama that provides a glimpse into the folklore and traditions of the Scottish countryside.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.
