Publisher's Synopsis
The King's Stratagem or The Pearl of Poland: A Tragedy in Five Acts is a play written by Stella in 1874. The story is set in Poland and revolves around the King's plan to marry a young and beautiful woman named Jadwiga, who is known as the Pearl of Poland. However, the King's plan is met with opposition from the nobility, who do not approve of the marriage due to Jadwiga's low social status. The play explores themes of love, power, and betrayal, as the King and Jadwiga navigate the political and social obstacles in their path. The characters in the play are well-developed, with complex motivations and desires, and the dialogue is rich and poetic. Overall, The King's Stratagem is a compelling tragedy that offers a glimpse into the political and social landscape of Poland in the 19th century.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.
