Casimir Delavigne
Les Vêpres Siciliennes, a tragic play in five acts by Casimir Delavigne, recounts the historical events of the Sicilian Vespers in 1282. Delavigne’s dramatic rendition captures the intense passions and political tensions that fueled the uprising against French rule. This classic French tragedy, first performed in the 19th century, explores themes of liberty, oppression, and revenge, rendering it a poignant and enduring work. Delavigne’s use of dramatic verse and compelling characters makes 'Les Vêpres Siciliennes' a significant work in French dramatic literature. Readers interested in historical drama and French literature will find this play a compelling exploration of a pivotal moment in European history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
