Remorse: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1813)

Remorse: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge and first published in 1813. The play is a tragedy that explores themes of guilt, redemption, and forgiveness. It tells the story of Ordonio, a Spanish nobleman who has committed a terrible crime in the past and is haunted by his guilt. He is torn between his love for his sister and his desire for revenge against his former friend, Alvar. Meanwhile, Alvar has returned to Spain seeking forgiveness for his own past misdeeds, but finds himself caught up in Ordonio's web of deceit and betrayal. The play is known for its complex characters, poetic language, and exploration of moral and ethical dilemmas. It is considered one of Coleridge's most significant works and a masterpiece of Romantic 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. Read more