Publisher's Synopsis
Semiramis And Other Plays is a collection of four plays written by Olive Tilford Dargan, an American author and playwright. The plays included in this book are Semiramis, The Mortal Gods, The Shepherdess, and The Vale of Cedars. Semiramis is a historical drama set in ancient Babylon, which tells the story of the legendary queen who ruled the city. The Mortal Gods is a tragedy set in modern times, exploring the themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal. The Shepherdess is a pastoral play set in rural America, depicting the lives of shepherds and their struggles. The Vale of Cedars is a drama set in medieval Spain, which deals with the persecution of Jews during the Spanish Inquisition. Each play in this collection showcases Dargan's talent for writing compelling dramas that explore important social and political issues. The book provides an interesting glimpse into the world of American theatre in the early 20th century and is a must-read for anyone interested in drama, history, and social justice.1904. Dargan is noted for her long and varied literary career that included published novels, short stories, poems, anecdotes, and dramas. Semiramis and Other Plays is a collection of her lyrical dramas.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.
