Euphemio of Messina: A Tragedy (1834)

""Euphemio of Messina: A Tragedy"" is a play written by Silvio Pellico in 1834. The story is set in 13th century Sicily and follows the life of Euphemio, a young man from Messina who falls in love with a noblewoman named Adelasia. However, their love is forbidden as Adelasia is already betrothed to another man. Euphemio's love for Adelasia leads him to commit a series of crimes, including murder, which ultimately lead to his downfall. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, and the consequences of one's actions. It is written in five acts and features a cast of characters that includes nobles, peasants, and members of the clergy. ""Euphemio of Messina"" is considered one of Pellico's most significant works and is still studied and performed today.This Book Is In English.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.