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Douglas

Douglas is a blank verse tragedy by John Home. It was first performed in 1756 in Edinburgh.


John Home photo
John Home photo

“I'll woo her as the lion wooes his brides.”

John Home Douglas

Act i, scene 1.
Douglas (first performed 1756)

John Home photo

“A rude and boisterous captain of the sea.”

John Home Douglas

Act iv, scene 1.
Douglas (first performed 1756)

John Home photo

“In the first days
Of my distracting grief, I found myself
As women wish to be who love their lords.”

John Home Douglas

Act i, scene 1.
Douglas (first performed 1756)

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