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Title: The Earl of Essex: A Tragedy, in Five Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Earl of Essex: A Tragedy, in Five Acts" by Henry Jones is a historical drama written in the mid-18th century. The play dramatizes the turbulent relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and the Earl of Essex, incorporating themes of ambition, love, betrayal, and political intrigue. It focuses on Essex's fall from grace as he becomes embroiled in court politics and faces dire consequences for his actions. The narrative unfolds in a five-act structure, primarily revolving around the passionate but complicated dynamics between Essex, his royal mistress Queen Elizabeth, and his loyal friend Southampton. Essex's longing for power and influence leads him to make reckless decisions that ultimately push him further into the realm of treachery and disfavor. The queen, torn between her affection for Essex and the political necessity of his punishment, exhibits her internal conflict throughout the play. As the story progresses, the emotional turmoil intensifies, culminating in Essex's tragic execution, an event that deeply affects both Elizabeth and his devoted wife, Lady Rutland. The play captures the essence of human passion alongside the ruthless machinations of power, leaving the audience to reflect on the heavy price of ambition and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jones, Henry, 1721-1770
Commentator: Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821
EBook No.: 31397
Published: Feb 25, 2010
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Tragedies
Subject: Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1566-1601 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Earl of Essex: A Tragedy, in Five Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Earl of Essex: A Tragedy, in Five Acts" by Henry Jones is a historical drama written in the mid-18th century. The play dramatizes the turbulent relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and the Earl of Essex, incorporating themes of ambition, love, betrayal, and political intrigue. It focuses on Essex's fall from grace as he becomes embroiled in court politics and faces dire consequences for his actions. The narrative unfolds in a five-act structure, primarily revolving around the passionate but complicated dynamics between Essex, his royal mistress Queen Elizabeth, and his loyal friend Southampton. Essex's longing for power and influence leads him to make reckless decisions that ultimately push him further into the realm of treachery and disfavor. The queen, torn between her affection for Essex and the political necessity of his punishment, exhibits her internal conflict throughout the play. As the story progresses, the emotional turmoil intensifies, culminating in Essex's tragic execution, an event that deeply affects both Elizabeth and his devoted wife, Lady Rutland. The play captures the essence of human passion alongside the ruthless machinations of power, leaving the audience to reflect on the heavy price of ambition and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jones, Henry, 1721-1770
Commentator: Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821
EBook No.: 31397
Published: Feb 25, 2010
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: Tragedies
Subject: Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1566-1601 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.