Retributive Justice: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1813)

Retributive Justice: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by Joseph Aston and originally published in 1813. The play tells the story of a man named Alphonso, who seeks revenge against his former friend, Octavio, for betraying him and stealing his love interest, Emilia. Alphonso's plan for revenge involves manipulating Octavio's wife, Leonora, into believing that her husband is having an affair with Emilia. As the plot unfolds, Alphonso's scheme leads to tragic consequences for all involved, including himself. The play explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the consequences of seeking revenge. It is written in the style of a classical tragedy, with five acts and a chorus to comment on the action. Retributive Justice: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a thought-provoking work that delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the dangers of seeking retribution.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.