Andromache Or The Fall Of Troy: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1820) is a play written by Thomas Paine. The play is set during the Trojan War and focuses on the character of Andromache, the wife of Hector, who is killed in battle by Achilles. The play explores the themes of grief, loss, and the consequences of war. Andromache is forced to confront the reality of her husband's death and the uncertain future of her son, Astyanax, who is in danger of being killed by the Greeks. The play also features other characters from Greek mythology, including Odysseus and Helen of Troy. Paine's play is known for its emotional depth and its exploration of the human condition in times of war.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.