Douglas

Synopsis

Douglas is a verse drama tragedy written in iambic pentameter by John Home. It was first performed in 1756 in Edinburgh. The play was a big success in both Scotland and England for decades, attracting many notable actors of the period, such as Edmund Kean, who made his debut in it. Peg Woffington played Lady Randolph, a part which found a later exponent in Sarah Siddons. The opening lines of the second act are probably the best known:

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Book

Genres

tragedy

Created by

John Home