Ricciarda: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1823)

Ricciarda: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by Italian author Ugo Foscolo and first published in 1823. The play tells the tragic story of Ricciarda, a noblewoman who is torn between her love for two men: her husband, the Count of Lavagna, and his friend, the knight Gualtiero. Ricciarda's struggle to reconcile her conflicting emotions ultimately leads to a series of events that culminate in a devastating tragedy.Set in medieval Italy, Ricciarda explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the social and political tensions of the time. Foscolo's poetic language and vivid imagery create a powerful and emotionally charged atmosphere, drawing readers into the complex world of the play's characters.Overall, Ricciarda: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a compelling work of literature that offers a thought-provoking exploration of human relationships and the consequences of our choices.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.