Cumberland's British Theatre V2: Othello, The Duenna, The Rivals, The Belle's Stratagem, Cymbeline,

Cumberland's British Theatre Volume 2 is a collection of seven plays written by John Cumberland. The plays included in this volume are Othello, The Duenna, The Rivals, The Belle's Stratagem, Cymbeline, Venice Preserved, and The West Indian. Othello is a tragedy that tells the story of a Moorish general in the Venetian army who is manipulated by his jealous and deceitful ensign, Iago, into believing that his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful. The Duenna is a comedy that revolves around the love affair between a young Spanish nobleman and a beautiful young woman who is being forced to marry an old man. The Rivals is a comedy of manners that satirizes the pretensions of the upper classes in late 18th-century England. The Belle's Stratagem is also a comedy of manners that follows the efforts of a young woman to win the heart of a man who is initially uninterested in her. Cymbeline is a tragicomedy that tells the story of a British king who is betrayed by his own queen and his daughter's suitor. Venice Preserved is a tragedy that depicts the downfall of a group of conspirators who plot to overthrow the Venetian government. The West Indian is a comedy that explores the themes of race, class, and identity in the Caribbean. Overall, Cumberland's British Theatre Volume 2 offers a diverse collection of plays that showcase the breadth and depth of John Cumberland's writing talent. From tragic dramas to witty comedies, this volume is sure to entertain and engage readers with its compelling characters, intricate plots, and rich themes.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.