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Title: Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: Francesca da Rimini
Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Starner, Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Francesca da Rimini" by George Henry Boker is a tragedy written during the mid-19th century. The play explores the timeless tale of forbidden love and tragic destiny through the lens of Francesca, who falls in love with her husband’s brother, Paolo, amid a backdrop of familial loyalty and societal expectations. The drama unfolds against the historical context of political strife in Italy, notably within the Malatesta and da Polenta families. The opening of the play introduces a vibrant atmosphere where noblemen engage in jest, setting the stage for the core conflict of the narrative. It establishes the characters of Paolo and his brother Lanciotto, who are soon to navigate complicated family dynamics and emotions. Lanciotto, threatened by his own ugliness and insecurity, grapples with the impending arranged marriage to Francesca, whom he has never met. Conversely, Paolo's affectionate and protective nature emerges, hinting at the deep bond between the brothers and foreshadowing the tragic love affair that will ensue. The stage is set for a rich exploration of themes such as love, honor, and the struggle against one's fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Boker, George H. (George Henry), 1823-1890
Editor: Moses, Montrose Jonas, 1878-1934
EBook No.: 13005
Published: Jul 23, 2004
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: American drama
Subject: Francesca, da Rimini, -approximately 1285 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: Francesca da Rimini
Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Starner, Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Francesca da Rimini" by George Henry Boker is a tragedy written during the mid-19th century. The play explores the timeless tale of forbidden love and tragic destiny through the lens of Francesca, who falls in love with her husband’s brother, Paolo, amid a backdrop of familial loyalty and societal expectations. The drama unfolds against the historical context of political strife in Italy, notably within the Malatesta and da Polenta families. The opening of the play introduces a vibrant atmosphere where noblemen engage in jest, setting the stage for the core conflict of the narrative. It establishes the characters of Paolo and his brother Lanciotto, who are soon to navigate complicated family dynamics and emotions. Lanciotto, threatened by his own ugliness and insecurity, grapples with the impending arranged marriage to Francesca, whom he has never met. Conversely, Paolo's affectionate and protective nature emerges, hinting at the deep bond between the brothers and foreshadowing the tragic love affair that will ensue. The stage is set for a rich exploration of themes such as love, honor, and the struggle against one's fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Boker, George H. (George Henry), 1823-1890
Editor: Moses, Montrose Jonas, 1878-1934
EBook No.: 13005
Published: Jul 23, 2004
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: American drama
Subject: Francesca, da Rimini, -approximately 1285 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.