Publisher's Synopsis
Elspeth is a dramatic play written by J. Crawford Scott and published in 1880. The story is based on a tradition of the South of Scotland and follows the life of the titular character, Elspeth. The play is set in the 17th century and revolves around Elspeth's struggles as a young woman in a patriarchal society. She is torn between her love for a young man named Willie and her duty to marry a wealthy older man named Sir James. Elspeth's journey is one of love, betrayal, and ultimately, redemption. The play explores themes of class, gender roles, and the power dynamics of society. With its vivid characters and dramatic plot, Elspeth is a compelling work of Scottish literature that continues to captivate readers today.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.
