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Death's Waiting-Room Or The Girondists' Last Supper: A Dramatic Sketch is a play written by Alpha and published in 1851. The play is set during the French Revolution and centers around the Girondists, a group of moderate republicans who opposed the radical Jacobins. The play takes place in a prison cell where the Girondists are awaiting execution. As they prepare for their last supper, they reflect on their lives and the events that led to their downfall. The play is a powerful exploration of the themes of power, betrayal, and the human condition. It is a poignant reminder of the dangers of political extremism and the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. Overall, Death's Waiting-Room Or The Girondists' Last Supper is a compelling and thought-provoking work of drama that continues to resonate with readers today.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.