Adelgitha, or the Fruits of a Single Error: A Tragedy, in Five Acts (1806)

Adelgitha, Or The Fruits Of A Single Error: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1806) is a play written by Matthew Gregory Lewis. The story revolves around the character of Adelgitha, a noblewoman who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Adelgitha falls in love with another man and decides to leave her husband, but her actions have tragic consequences. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. It is set in medieval times and features a cast of nobles, knights, and other characters. The play was first performed in 1806 and was well-received by audiences at the time. Today, it is considered a classic of English literature and is still performed in theaters around the world.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.