Manuel: A Tragedy In Five Acts is a play written by Charles Robert Maturin in 1817. The story is set in medieval Spain and revolves around the character of Manuel, a nobleman who has been imprisoned for years in a dungeon by his own brother, the Duke of Medina. Manuel is released from his captivity and seeks revenge against his brother for the injustice done to him. However, his plans are complicated by his love for the Duke's daughter, Leonora, and his own moral conflicts. The play explores themes of betrayal, revenge, love, and redemption, and is known for its complex characters and intricate plot. It is considered one of Maturin's greatest works and a significant contribution to the Romantic literary movement.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.