Osorio A Tragedy, As Originally Written In 1797 (1873)

Osorio: A Tragedy, As Originally Written In 1797 (1873) is a play written by the renowned English poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The play tells the story of Osorio, a young nobleman who is haunted by guilt and remorse after committing a terrible crime. Osorio's conscience is further troubled by the appearance of a mysterious stranger who seems to know all about his misdeeds. As the play progresses, Osorio's guilt and fear escalate, leading to a tragic and dramatic conclusion. Originally written in 1797, the play was not published until 1873, after Coleridge's death. This edition includes an introduction by the editor, as well as notes and commentary to help readers better understand the play's historical and literary context. With its complex themes of guilt, redemption, and the supernatural, Osorio: A Tragedy remains a powerful and thought-provoking work of drama.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.