Douglas: A Tragedy (1792)

Douglas: A Tragedy is a play written by Scottish author John Home in 1792. The play tells the story of Lady Randolph, a young widow who falls in love with Lord Douglas, a young Scottish nobleman. However, their love is forbidden due to the ongoing feud between their families. Lady Randolph's scheming brother, Glenalvon, tries to come between them and ultimately leads to tragic consequences. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. It was well-received during its time and is considered a classic of Scottish literature.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.