The Mysterious Mother

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Exploring themes of incest, guilt, and tragic consequences, this play delves into the disturbing relationship between the Countess of Narbonne and her son, born from an unsettling circumstance. Haunted by her past and her deceased husband, the Countess's obsession leads to increasingly inappropriate dynamics. Initially controversial and banned for its taboo subject matter, the work has since garnered a cult following, establishing itself as a classic of Gothic literature. Its historical significance is preserved in this facsimile reprint.