Publisher's Synopsis
Abdelazer Or The Moor's Revenge is a play written by Aphra Behn, first performed in 1677. The story is set in the court of the King of Spain and follows the titular character, Abdelazer, a Moorish prince who seeks revenge against the King for the murder of his father. Abdelazer and his followers plot to overthrow the King, but their plans are complicated by the arrival of a beautiful young woman, Zara, who captures Abdelazer's heart. As the plot unfolds, the characters' loyalties and motivations are revealed, leading to a dramatic and tragic conclusion. The play explores themes of love, revenge, power, and betrayal, and is considered one of Behn's most complex and thought-provoking works.King. All Lives And Safeties In My Power Remain! Mistaken Charming Creature, If My Power Be Such, Who Kneel And Bow To Thee, What Must Thine Be, Who Hast The Soveraign Command O're Me And It! Wou'dst Thou Give Life? Turn But Thy Lovely Eyes Upon The Wretched Thing That Wants It, And He Will Surely Live, And Live For Ever. Canst Thou Do This, And Com'st To Beg Of Me?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.
