Publisher's Synopsis
The King's Stratagem or The Pearl of Poland is a tragedy in five acts written by Stella in 1874. The play is set in Poland and revolves around King Casimir III, who is torn between his love for his country and his desire for personal happiness. The Pearl of Poland refers to a beautiful woman named Jadwiga, who is loved by both the King and a young nobleman named Zbigniew. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal as the characters navigate their personal desires and the political turmoil of their time. The King's Stratagem is a classic tragedy that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of making difficult choices.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.
