""A Sicilian Idyll"" is a pastoral play written by John Todhunter and first published in 1890. The play is set in Sicily and tells the story of two young lovers, Daphne and Nicias, who are torn apart by their families' feud. The play is divided into two scenes, each of which takes place in a different location. The first scene is set in a beautiful garden, where Daphne and Nicias meet and confess their love for each other. However, their happiness is short-lived, as their families' feud is revealed, and they are forced to part ways. The second scene takes place in a dark and ominous forest, where Daphne is pursued by her father, who is determined to keep her away from Nicias. The play explores themes of love, family, and the power of nature, and is characterized by its beautiful language and vivid imagery. Overall, ""A Sicilian Idyll"" is a timeless tale of love and tragedy that continues to captivate readers and audiences today.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.