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Title: Charles Di Tocca: A Tragedy
Note: Reading ease score: 87.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Charles Di Tocca: A Tragedy" by Cale Young Rice is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 15th century, the story revolves around the titular character, Duke Charles di Tocca, and his son Antonio, as their lives intertwine with themes of love, betrayal, and prophecy amidst a web of political intrigue. The play explores the depths of human emotion—guilt, despair, and the yearning for love—through its rich characters and intense dialogue. The opening of the tragedy introduces us to an atmosphere charged with tension and foreboding. Antonio waits for Fulvia, whom he has feelings for, while discussing the troubling prophecies of the mad monk Agabus with Helena, who is fearful of impending doom. Their interactions suggest a connection among the characters that is fraught with superstition and tension, as they navigate their emotions and destinies. Meanwhile, whispers of the Duke's oppressive rule and the discontent within the land hint at deeper conflicts to come. This setup lays the groundwork for a tale that promises betrayal and heartbreak as the characters are drawn into their fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rice, Cale Young, 1872-1943
EBook No.: 34055
Published: Oct 11, 2010
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: American drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Charles Di Tocca: A Tragedy
Note: Reading ease score: 87.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Kentuckiana Digital Library)
Summary: "Charles Di Tocca: A Tragedy" by Cale Young Rice is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 15th century, the story revolves around the titular character, Duke Charles di Tocca, and his son Antonio, as their lives intertwine with themes of love, betrayal, and prophecy amidst a web of political intrigue. The play explores the depths of human emotion—guilt, despair, and the yearning for love—through its rich characters and intense dialogue. The opening of the tragedy introduces us to an atmosphere charged with tension and foreboding. Antonio waits for Fulvia, whom he has feelings for, while discussing the troubling prophecies of the mad monk Agabus with Helena, who is fearful of impending doom. Their interactions suggest a connection among the characters that is fraught with superstition and tension, as they navigate their emotions and destinies. Meanwhile, whispers of the Duke's oppressive rule and the discontent within the land hint at deeper conflicts to come. This setup lays the groundwork for a tale that promises betrayal and heartbreak as the characters are drawn into their fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rice, Cale Young, 1872-1943
EBook No.: 34055
Published: Oct 11, 2010
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: American drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.