The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old: a play in three acts: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old: a play in three acts: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old: a play in three acts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Colman, George (1762–1836).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old: a play in three acts" by George Colman is a historical drama written in the late 18th to early 19th century. The play navigates the tumultuous events of the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the struggles for power between the Lancastrians and Yorkists, highlighting themes of loyalty, love, and the impact of war on personal lives. The narrative centers around key characters such as Queen Margaret, the Duke of Somerset, and Gondibert, a soldier loyal to the Lancastrian cause. Queen Margaret, along with her son Edward, faces the perils of war as they flee from an enemy attack led by the opposing House of York. In her pursuit to reunite with her husband, Margaret experiences both the physical dangers of battle and the emotional toll of her precarious situation. Alongside the royal family is Adeline, who disguises herself as a man to search for her husband and ultimately encounters Gondibert, creating a poignant subplot of love and valor amidst the chaos. As the story unfolds, the conflict culminates in a decisive battle that underscores the tragic futility of war and the profound personal costs associated with the power struggles of the time.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old: a play in three acts
- Author credits: Colman, George (1762–1836)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Margaret, of Anjou, Queen, consort of Henry VI, King of England, 1430-1482 -- Drama
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Stage & Theatre
Keep reading
