Riego, or the Spanish Martyr: A Tragedy, in Five Acts (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Riego, or the Spanish Martyr: A Tragedy, in Five Acts

The theme attempted in this drama, is the Revolution in Spain – that of 1820 – and more particularly the fate of its ill starred champion, riego. NO event, probably, ever more deeply excited the public sympathy. Notwithstanding its disgraceful termination, as has well been observed by a powerful writer.

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