Percy: A Tragedy

Name: Percy: A Tragedy
Author: Hannah More

By Hannah More

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A five-act tragedy stages a feud between rival noble houses and traces how jealousy, parental tyranny, and mistrust corrode relationships. It concentrates on a dutiful wife who endures her husband's unreasonable jealousy, a friend and a sister who witness his mounting agitation, and a remorseful noble whose regrets deepen as events escalate. Dramatic confrontations in Gothic domestic settings expose tensions between duty and passion, and the play deploys moral argument and tragic consequence to examine honor, authority, and the personal cost of pride and suspicion.

About the Author

Hannah More

Hannah More (1745-1833) was an influential English writer, philanthropist, and social reformer known for her contributions to literature and education. She gained prominence in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly for her moral and didactic writings aimed at young women. More's notable works include "Coelebs In Search of a Wife," a novel that explores themes of marriage and morality, and her collection of essays designed to educate young ladies. In addition to her literary pursuits, she was an advocate for public education and played a significant role in the establishment of schools for the poor. Her writings reflect her commitment to social issues and her belief in the power of education.