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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization... Read Full Overview

The Mysterious Mother: A Tragedy is a play written by Horace Walpole and first published in 1791. The play revolves around the story of a mother, who is the protagonist, and her son, who is the antagonist. The mother has an incestuous relationship with her son, which leads to... Read Full Overview

The Mysterious Mother: A Tragedy is a play written by Horace Walpole and first published in 1791. The play revolves around the story of a mother who becomes pregnant by her own son and the tragic consequences that follow. The play is set in medieval times and explores themes... Read Full Overview

The Mysterious Mother: A Tragedy is a play written by Horace Walpole and first published in 1791. The play revolves around the story of a mother who becomes pregnant with her own son and the tragic consequences that follow. The main character, Countess of Narbonne, is haunted... Read Full Overview