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Title: Plays of Gods and Men
Note: Reading ease score: 95.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Contents: The Laughter of the Gods -- The Queen's Enemies -- The Tents of the Arabs -- A Night at an Inn.
Credits: Produced by Tom Harris
Summary: "Plays of Gods and Men" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. The text presents a blend of myth and philosophy, exploring themes surrounding divinity, nature, and the human condition. In particular, the opening features characters trapped in the tension between the divine and the mundane, highlighting the struggles of kings, queens, and commoners alike in understanding their destinies in the face of capricious gods. At the start of "Plays of Gods and Men," the initial play, "The Laughter of the Gods," introduces a vibrant but precarious setting in the jungle city of Thek. The narrative centers around King Karnos and his court, as his advisors express concern over the city's health and the ominous prophecies hinted at by a mysterious prophet. The characters engage in a mix of personal desires and political machinations, with discussions revealing their existential dread as they grapple with the foreboding presence of the gods. The unfolding dialogue sets the stage for a deeper exploration of fate, free will, and the often absurdity of life through the lens of both divine wrath and human folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dunsany, Lord, 1878-1957
EBook No.: 11283
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy drama, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Plays of Gods and Men
Note: Reading ease score: 95.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Contents: The Laughter of the Gods -- The Queen's Enemies -- The Tents of the Arabs -- A Night at an Inn.
Credits: Produced by Tom Harris
Summary: "Plays of Gods and Men" by Lord Dunsany is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. The text presents a blend of myth and philosophy, exploring themes surrounding divinity, nature, and the human condition. In particular, the opening features characters trapped in the tension between the divine and the mundane, highlighting the struggles of kings, queens, and commoners alike in understanding their destinies in the face of capricious gods. At the start of "Plays of Gods and Men," the initial play, "The Laughter of the Gods," introduces a vibrant but precarious setting in the jungle city of Thek. The narrative centers around King Karnos and his court, as his advisors express concern over the city's health and the ominous prophecies hinted at by a mysterious prophet. The characters engage in a mix of personal desires and political machinations, with discussions revealing their existential dread as they grapple with the foreboding presence of the gods. The unfolding dialogue sets the stage for a deeper exploration of fate, free will, and the often absurdity of life through the lens of both divine wrath and human folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dunsany, Lord, 1878-1957
EBook No.: 11283
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy drama, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.