"Vortigern; an historical play" by W. H. Ireland is a gripping historical drama that plunges into the troubled reign of Vortigern, a king entangled in a web of ambition and deceit as he strives to dominate Britain. The story unfolds within a landscape of political schemes and family disputes, investigating ideas of treachery, aspiration, and the ethical problems tied to the quest for authority. The play begins with the stage set for a narrative packed with secret plots and moral questions. Vortigern is shown as someone unsure about his own drive, wondering if he should take the kingdom by planning the deaths of those who could also claim the throne—the princes who came before him. Adding to the complexity, his family relationships, most notably with his daughter Flavia, who is torn between loyalty to her father and her affection for Aurelius, one of the princes, create more tension. The early scenes build a tone of suspense and drama, hinting at the clashes that will emerge as both personal and political struggles develop.
Vortigern; an historical play
By W. H. (William Henry) Ireland
In a kingdom shadowed by conspiracy, a ruler's hunger for power ignites a blaze of betrayal, forcing a daughter to choose between her father's ambition and her own heart.
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About the AuthorWilliam Henry Ireland (1775–1835) was an English forger of would-be Shakespearean documents and plays. He is less well known as a poet, writer of gothic novels and histories. Although he was apparently christened William-Henry, he was known as Samuel through much of his life, and many sources list his name as Samuel William Henry Ireland.
William Henry Ireland (1775–1835) was an English forger of would-be Shakespearean documents and plays. He is less well known as a poet, writer of gothic novels and histories. Although he was apparently christened William-Henry, he was known as Samuel through much of his life, and many sources list his name as Samuel William Henry Ireland.
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