Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois by George Chapman
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| Author | Chapman, George, 1559?-1634 |
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| Editor | Boas, Frederick S. (Frederick Samuel), 1862-1957 |
| LoC No. | 05013526 |
| Title | Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Revenge_of_Bussy_D%27Ambois |
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| Summary | "Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois" by George Chapman is a pair of historical tragedies written in the early 17th century. The plays revolve around the ambitious and passionate figure of Bussy D'Ambois, a character embroiled in the turbulent intrigues of the French court, exploring themes of honor, betrayal, and revenge against the backdrop of political machinations. At the start of "Bussy D'Ambois," we are introduced to Bussy, who reflects on the hollowness of power and wealth while feeling like an outsider at court. He meets Monsieur, who seeks to recruit Bussy, highlighting the tension between ambition and integrity. The act sets off a chain of events involving duels, jealousy, and the complex dynamics at play as Bussy navigates the treacherous world of noble politics, revealing both the lure and danger of seeking greatness. The narrative establishes the themes of ambition and identity, setting the stage for the drama to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Tragedies |
| Subject | Revenge -- Drama |
| Subject | English drama -- 17th century |
| Subject | Bussy d'Amboise, 1549?-1579 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20890 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 16, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 236 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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