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An English tragedy: a play in five acts. Mary Stuart, translated from the German of Schiller. Mademoiselle de Belle Isle, translated from the French of Alexander Dumas.
DramaHistorical Fiction
Pages
423
Published
1863
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection presents a trio of dramatic works, including an English tragedy, a translation of Schiller's 'Mary Stuart,' and Alexandre Dumas' 'Mademoiselle de Belle Isle.' These plays delve into historical narratives and personal struggles, offering a glimpse into the dramatic arts of the 19th century. The volume is dedicated to Rev. William Harness and is part of the M. E. Barry Rare Book Collection at Elms College.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Genres

Drama Historical Fiction Plays

Authors

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Alexandre Dumas

A French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, and The Vicomte de Bragelonne were serialized. He also wrote plays and magazine articles and was a prolific correspondent. (From Wikipedia.)

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Fanny Kemble

Fanny Kemble is the author behind Prentice Hall Literature -- Platinum. This work showcases her expertise in educational literature.

Characters

Mary, Queen of ScotsProtagonist
Mademoiselle de Belle IsleProtagonist
William HarnessSupporting
Alexandre DumasSupporting
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