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Title: The Saint's Tragedy
Note: Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed by David Price
Summary: "The Saint's Tragedy" by Charles Kingsley is a dramatic poem written in the mid-19th century. The work presents a portrayal of the life of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, focusing on the tensions between her noble lineage and her commitment to a life of service and humility. It explores complex themes of love, sacrifice, and spiritual fulfillment through the character of Elizabeth, whose deep compassion and struggles embody the essence of medieval spirituality amidst societal expectations. At the start of the play, we encounter Elizabeth, who is depicted as a young, sensitive princess feeling isolated in her new surroundings and misunderstood by the court. Despite her royal status, she yearns for true friendship and feels the weight of her impending marriage to Lewis. The dialogue introduces key figures in Elizabeth's life, such as her nurse Isentrudis and Count Walter, hinting at the conflicts that arise from her passionate desire to serve the poor while grappling with the constraints of noble life. The opening scenes set an emotional stage for Elizabeth’s internal struggle and foreshadow her transformation as she begins to reconcile her identity as a saintly figure with her earthly emotions and responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875
EBook No.: 11346
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Tragedies
Subject: Elizabeth of Hungary, Saint, 1207-1231 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Saint's Tragedy
Note: Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed by David Price
Summary: "The Saint's Tragedy" by Charles Kingsley is a dramatic poem written in the mid-19th century. The work presents a portrayal of the life of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, focusing on the tensions between her noble lineage and her commitment to a life of service and humility. It explores complex themes of love, sacrifice, and spiritual fulfillment through the character of Elizabeth, whose deep compassion and struggles embody the essence of medieval spirituality amidst societal expectations. At the start of the play, we encounter Elizabeth, who is depicted as a young, sensitive princess feeling isolated in her new surroundings and misunderstood by the court. Despite her royal status, she yearns for true friendship and feels the weight of her impending marriage to Lewis. The dialogue introduces key figures in Elizabeth's life, such as her nurse Isentrudis and Count Walter, hinting at the conflicts that arise from her passionate desire to serve the poor while grappling with the constraints of noble life. The opening scenes set an emotional stage for Elizabeth’s internal struggle and foreshadow her transformation as she begins to reconcile her identity as a saintly figure with her earthly emotions and responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875
EBook No.: 11346
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Tragedies
Subject: Elizabeth of Hungary, Saint, 1207-1231 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.