Vera Or The Nihilists

""Vera; or, The Nihilists"" is a play written by the renowned Irish playwright, Oscar Wilde. The play is set in Russia during the late 19th century and revolves around the story of Vera, a young and beautiful nihilist who is determined to overthrow the oppressive government and bring about a revolution. She is accompanied by her lover, Alexis, who is also a nihilist and is equally committed to the cause. However, their plans are threatened when Vera's father, the Governor of the province, discovers their plot and tries to stop them. The play explores themes of political revolution, love, betrayal, and the clash between traditional values and modern ideas. It is a gripping tale of passion and intrigue, and a powerful commentary on the political and social climate of the time. Wilde's masterful writing and vivid characterization make this play a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences to this day.GENERAL: Why, five years ago, when I was a plain Colonel, I remember her, your Highness, a common waiting-girl in an inn. If I had known then what she was going to turn out, I would have flogged her to death on the roadside. She is not a woman at all, she is a sort of devil! For the last eighteen months I have been hunting her, and caught sight of her once last September outside Odessa.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.