Publisher's Synopsis
Locrine is a tragedy written by Algernon Charles Swinburne, first published in 1887. The play is set in ancient Britain and tells the story of the legendary king Locrine, who falls in love with his enemy's daughter, Estrild. Locrine's mother, Queen Gwendolen, disapproves of the relationship and tries to stop it, but Locrine defies her and marries Estrild in secret. When Gwendolen finds out, she is furious and declares war on Estrild's father, the King of Denmark. Locrine is killed in battle, and Estrild, who is pregnant with his child, is forced to flee to a convent. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of defying authority. Swinburne's poetic language and vivid imagery make Locrine a powerful and engaging tragedy that continues to be studied and performed today.LOCRINE. This light of dawn is like an evil dream's That comes and goes and is not. Yea, and thus Our hope on both sides wavering dares allow No light but fire to bid us die or live.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.
