Faithful Shepherd: A Pastoral Tragicomedy (1736)

The Faithful Shepherd: A Pastoral Tragicomedy is a play written by Italian poet and playwright Giovanni Battista Guarini. It was first published in 1590 and later revised in 1602 and 1616. The play is set in Arcadia, a mythical region of Greece, and follows the story of a young shepherd named Aminta who falls in love with a nymph named Sylvia. However, their love is threatened by various obstacles, including the jealousy of another nymph named Mirtillo and the interference of a sorcerer named Corisca. The play is a blend of comedy and tragedy, with elements of pastoral romance and mythology. It explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the power of nature. The Faithful Shepherd is considered a masterpiece of Italian literature and has influenced many later works, including Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.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.