Publisher's Synopsis
""The Young King Or The Mistake"" is a play written by Aphra Behn, a prominent English playwright and novelist of the 17th century. The play revolves around the story of a young king who is mistakenly believed to have died in a shipwreck. However, he survives and is rescued by a group of fishermen who raise him as their own. The young king grows up to be a brave and just ruler, but his true identity remains a secret. When the truth is finally revealed, the young king is faced with a dilemma ������� should he abandon his adoptive family and claim his rightful place as king, or should he remain loyal to the people who raised him? The play explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the responsibilities of leadership. It is a compelling story that offers a glimpse into the political and social issues of the time, and showcases Behn's skill as a writer and storyteller.Thers. Urge it no more, Lysander, 'tis in vain, My Liberty past all retrieve is lost, But they're such glorious Fetters that confine me, I wou'd not quit them to preserve that life Thou justly sayst I hazzard by my Love.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.
