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Title: The Duke of Gandia
Note: Reading ease score: 92.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1908 Chatto and Windus edition by David Price
Summary: "The Duke of Gandia" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Rome during the late 15th century and explores themes of power, betrayal, and familial strife within the Borgia family, particularly focusing on the fraught relationships among Pope Alexander VI and his sons, Cæsar and Francesco Borgia. The play offers a vivid portrayal of the political and moral complexities of the era, reflecting on the nature of ambition and the consequences of desire. The story centers on Cæsar Borgia, a charismatic yet morally ambiguous character, who grapples with the rivalry and tension between himself and his brother Francesco. As the plot progresses, Cæsar, driven by a desire for power, orchestrates the assassination of Francesco, believing it to be the means to secure his ambitions. The play explores the darker aspects of human nature, the conflicts of loyalty, and the inevitable downfall that accompanies unchecked ambition. The tragic downfall of the family is underscored by their tumultuous dynamics, culminating in a poignant reflection on love, guilt, and the consequences of their actions, all set within the opulent yet perilous world of the Vatican. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909
EBook No.: 6024
Published: Jul 1, 2004
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: English drama
Subject: Alexander VI, Pope, 1431-1503 -- Drama
Subject: Borgia family -- Drama
Subject: Borgia, Cesare, 1476?-1507 -- Drama
Subject: Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519 -- Drama
Subject: Italy -- History -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Duke of Gandia
Note: Reading ease score: 92.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1908 Chatto and Windus edition by David Price
Summary: "The Duke of Gandia" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Rome during the late 15th century and explores themes of power, betrayal, and familial strife within the Borgia family, particularly focusing on the fraught relationships among Pope Alexander VI and his sons, Cæsar and Francesco Borgia. The play offers a vivid portrayal of the political and moral complexities of the era, reflecting on the nature of ambition and the consequences of desire. The story centers on Cæsar Borgia, a charismatic yet morally ambiguous character, who grapples with the rivalry and tension between himself and his brother Francesco. As the plot progresses, Cæsar, driven by a desire for power, orchestrates the assassination of Francesco, believing it to be the means to secure his ambitions. The play explores the darker aspects of human nature, the conflicts of loyalty, and the inevitable downfall that accompanies unchecked ambition. The tragic downfall of the family is underscored by their tumultuous dynamics, culminating in a poignant reflection on love, guilt, and the consequences of their actions, all set within the opulent yet perilous world of the Vatican. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909
EBook No.: 6024
Published: Jul 1, 2004
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: English drama
Subject: Alexander VI, Pope, 1431-1503 -- Drama
Subject: Borgia family -- Drama
Subject: Borgia, Cesare, 1476?-1507 -- Drama
Subject: Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519 -- Drama
Subject: Italy -- History -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.