The Stepmother: A Tragedy (1800)

The Stepmother: A Tragedy is a play written by Frederick Howard, also known as the Earl of Carlisle, and was first published in 1800. The play tells the story of a woman named Matilda who marries a wealthy man named Lord Davenant, becoming the stepmother to his two children, Bertrand and Eudora. Matilda is initially kind and loving towards the children, but her true nature is revealed when Lord Davenant dies and she is left in charge of his estate. Matilda becomes jealous of Bertrand and Eudora, believing they stand in the way of her own son's inheritance. She begins to mistreat and abuse them, leading to a tragic ending for all involved. The play explores themes of jealousy, greed, and the destructive power of ambition.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.