Battle Of Hastings: A Tragedy (1778)

The Battle of Hastings: A Tragedy is a play written by Richard Cumberland in 1778. The play is set in 1066 and dramatizes the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings, which was fought between the armies of William, Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. The play focuses on the political and personal conflicts that led to the battle, including the rivalry between Harold and his brother Tostig, and the ambitions of William to claim the English throne. The play also explores the themes of loyalty, honor, and the consequences of war. Cumberland's play was well-received in its time and is considered a classic of English tragedy. It is still performed today and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Norman Conquest or the development of English drama.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.