Publisher's Synopsis
William and Rachel Russell: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by Andreas Munch and published in 1862. The play is based on the true story of William Russell, a British politician who was executed for plotting to assassinate King Charles II in 1683. The play follows the relationship between William and his wife Rachel, who is torn between her love for her husband and her loyalty to the crown. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of political intrigue. It is a tragic tale of love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in British history. Munch's play is considered a classic of Norwegian literature and is still performed today.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.
