Orra

Orra: A Tragedy in Five Acts, written by Joanna Baillie and published in 1798, is a gothic melodrama set in fourteenth century Switzerland. The play follows Orra, who is exiled to a haunted castle after rejecting a marriage proposal, and explores themes of fear, madness, and obsession through the character of Rudigere, a jealous knight. Baillie's work is notable for its psychological depth and early feminist thought, making it a significant piece in the Romantic Era's literary landscape.