Ollanta: An Ancient Ynca Drama (1871) - Hardcover

Ollanta: An Ancient Ynca Drama is a book written by Clements R. Markham and first published in 1871. The book is a translation of an ancient Inca drama, which tells the story of Ollanta, a warrior who falls in love with the daughter of the Inca king. The drama is set in the Andes Mountains of Peru and is believed to have been written in the 15th century.The book contains an introduction by Markham, in which he provides historical and cultural context for the drama. He also explains the process of translating the drama from its original Quechua language into English. The drama itself is presented in five acts, with each act divided into several scenes.The story of Ollanta is a tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Ollanta, a commoner, falls in love with Cusi Coyllur, the daughter of the Inca king. Despite the social and cultural barriers between them, Ollanta and Cusi Coyllur begin a secret romance. However, when the Inca king discovers their relationship, he banishes Ollanta and arranges for Cusi Coyllur to marry another man.Ollanta becomes a rebel and leads a rebellion against the Inca king, hoping to win back Cusi Coyllur's love. The rebellion is ultimately unsuccessful, and Ollanta is captured and sentenced to death. However, Cusi Coyllur intercedes on his behalf, and the drama ends with the two lovers reunited.Overall, Ollanta: An Ancient Ynca Drama is a fascinating glimpse into the culture and history of the Inca Empire. Markham's translation brings the drama to life for modern readers, and the story of Ollanta and Cusi Coyllur is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice.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.