Publisher's Synopsis
The Revenge: A Tragedy, written by Edward Young and first published in 1721, is a play that explores themes of revenge, love, and betrayal. The plot follows the story of Zanga, a Moorish slave who seeks revenge against his former master, Alonzo, for killing his father. Zanga manipulates Alonzo's son, Carlos, into believing that his father is dishonorable and ultimately drives him to murder him. However, Zanga's own plans are ultimately thwarted when Carlos discovers the truth about his father's death and takes his own life in despair. The Revenge is a classic example of a revenge tragedy, with its exploration of the dark and violent consequences of seeking revenge. The play has been praised for its powerful language and dramatic tension, and has been performed and adapted numerous times over the centuries.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.
