Alcestis, The Original Strong-Minded Woman: A Classical Burlesque, In One Act (1850)

by Francis Talfourd

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Alcestis, The Original Strong-Minded Woman: A Classical Burlesque, In One Act (1850) is a play written by Francis Talfourd. The play is a humorous take on the Greek myth of Alcestis, who sacrifices herself to save her husband's life. In Talfourd's version, Alcestis is portrayed as a strong-minded woman who refuses to be a passive victim and instead takes control of her own destiny. The play is filled with witty dialogue and clever wordplay, making...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1437475825

ISBN13:9781437475821

Release Date:January 2009

Publisher:Kessinger Publishing

Length:32 Pages

Weight:0.28 lbs.

Dimensions:0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"

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