Publisher's Synopsis
The Bride of Lammermoor is a dramatic play written by John William Calcraft in 1823. The play is set in Scotland during the 17th century and follows the tragic story of the Ravenswood family. The main character, Lucy Ashton, is a beautiful and wealthy young woman who is set to marry the wealthy Sir Edgar Ravenswood. However, her heart belongs to Edgar's rival, the impoverished but proud Master of Ravenswood. Despite their love for each other, their families are bitter enemies and their relationship is doomed from the start. The play is divided into five acts and is filled with dramatic twists and turns, including a ghostly appearance, a secret marriage, and a tragic ending. It explores themes of love, revenge, and the destructive power of family feuds. The Bride of Lammermoor is a classic example of Gothic literature and has been adapted into several operas and films over the years. Calcraft's play is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish history, Gothic literature, or tragic romance.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.
