Love and Honor and the Siege of Rhodes (1909)

Love And Honor And The Siege Of Rhodes is a historical play written by William D'Avenant in 1909. The play is set in the 16th century and tells the story of the Knights of St. John, who are defending the island of Rhodes against the Ottoman Empire. The play is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the love triangle between the knights, their leader, and a beautiful woman named Ianthe. The second part of the play depicts the intense battle between the knights and the Ottoman forces. The play is known for its poetic language, vivid descriptions of battle scenes, and exploration of themes such as love, honor, and sacrifice. Overall, Love And Honor And The Siege Of Rhodes is a gripping historical drama that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Knights of St. John and their heroic struggle to defend their island against a powerful enemy.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.