The Poison-flower; a Phantasy in Three Scenes, Suggested by Hawthorne’s Rappacini’s Daughter

Todhunter’s play offers a haunting adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic short story, Rappaccini’s Daughter. Through striking imagery and poetic dialogue, The Poison-Flower explores themes of love, sin, and the dangers of unchecked ambition. This edition also includes Todhunter’s essay on Rappaccini’s Daughter and its sources, as well as a glossary of archaic terms and allusions.

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