Publisher's Synopsis
""Countess of Salisbury: A Tragedy"" is a play written by Hartson Hall and first published in 1784. The play is set in medieval England and tells the story of the Countess of Salisbury, who is caught between the conflicting loyalties of her husband and her son. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of political ambition. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with the Countess struggling to balance her duties as a wife and mother with her own desires and ambitions. The play is noted for its powerful language and dramatic tension, and is considered a classic of English tragedy. Overall, ""Countess of Salisbury"" is a gripping and thought-provoking work that explores the human condition in times of political turmoil and personal conflict.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.