This compelling drama, written by Percy Bysshe Shelley's close friend and biographer, Thomas Medwin, tells the story of an immortal wanderer who has lived for centuries among humanity. Through his encounters with people from different walks of life, Ahasuerus struggles to find meaning in his existence and come to terms with his eternal loneliness. Medwin's poetic language and vivid characterizations make this play a timeless meditation on the human condition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.