J. Page Livres

The Fair Penitent is a powerful tragedy that explores the themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal. Written by Nicholas Rowe and first performed in 1703, it tells the story of a woman named Calista who is torn between her love for a nobleman named Lothario and her commitment to her fiancé, Horatio. This edition includes a new introduction and extensive notes that illuminate the play's historical and cultural context.