This gripping tragedy follows the tumultuous life of the Earl of Rochester, a notorious libertine of the Restoration era. With powerful themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, The Libertine is a timeless tale of human passion and folly. Originally performed by His Royal Highness's Servants in the late 1600s, this classic play is a must-have addition to any theater buff's bookshelf. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.