The Queen Mother, Rosamond: Two Plays (1860)

The Queen Mother, Rosamond: Two Plays is a collection of two plays written by Algernon Charles Swinburne and published in 1860. The first play, The Queen Mother, is a historical drama set in 16th century France. It tells the story of Catherine de' Medici, the Queen Mother, and her struggle to maintain power and control over her sons during the Wars of Religion. The second play, Rosamond, is a tragedy based on the story of Rosamund Clifford, the mistress of King Henry II of England. The play explores the themes of love, betrayal, and revenge as Rosamond is murdered by the jealous Queen Eleanor. Swinburne's writing is characterized by his use of rich language and vivid imagery, and these plays are no exception. The Queen Mother, Rosamond: Two Plays is a fascinating glimpse into the world of historical drama and tragedy, written by one of the most celebrated poets of the Victorian era.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.