Publisher's Synopsis
The Fair Penitent is a tragedy play, adapted for theatrical representation by Nicholas Rowe in 1791. The play revolves around the story of Calista, a beautiful and virtuous woman who falls in love with Lothario, a notorious womanizer. Despite her better judgment, Calista succumbs to Lothario's charms and begins an affair with him. However, their relationship is short-lived as Lothario soon grows tired of Calista and moves on to other women.Calista, heartbroken and ashamed of her actions, seeks redemption through a life of penance and self-denial. Her father, the Duke of Altamont, tries to help her but is unable to save her from the consequences of her actions. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, forgiveness, and redemption, and is a powerful portrayal of the human condition.The Fair Penitent is considered to be one of the greatest tragedies of the 18th century and is widely regarded as Nicholas Rowe's masterpiece. It has been adapted for the stage numerous times and continues to be a popular choice for theater companies around the world. The play's timeless themes and powerful characters make it a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and 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.
