Publisher's Synopsis
Merope, A Tragedy; Barbarossa; Alzira; Phaedra And Hippolitus; Measure For Measure is a collection of five plays written by Aaron Hill and first published in 1776. The first play, Merope, is a tragedy set in ancient Greece and tells the story of a queen who must decide whether to avenge her son's murder or spare his killer. Barbarossa is a historical drama set during the Crusades and follows the conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Christian kingdoms of Europe. Alzira is a tragedy set in Peru and explores themes of love, honor, and revenge. Phaedra And Hippolitus is a retelling of the classic Greek myth of a queen's forbidden love for her stepson. Finally, Measure For Measure is a Shakespearean-style comedy set in Vienna and deals with themes of justice, mercy, and morality. Hill's plays are known for their poetic language, complex characters, and philosophical themes.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.
