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Title: The Duchess of Padua

Note: Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1916 Methuen and Co. edition by David Price

Summary: "The Duchess of Padua" by Oscar Wilde is a play written in the late 19th century. Set in the latter half of the Sixteenth Century, the story revolves around themes of betrayal, revenge, and the complexities of love and loyalty. The central character, Guido Ferranti, discovers a dark and tumultuous truth about his lineage and is thrust into a web of murder and intrigue as he grapples with a desire for vengeance against those who have wronged him and his father. At the start of the play, the scene is set in the bustling market place of Padua, where Guido awaits a mysterious stranger who possesses information about his father. As he converses with his friend Ascanio, Guido learns that he is the son of Duke Lorenzo, who was betrayed and murdered. The plot unfolds with the dramatic entrance of Count Moranzone, who reveals the betrayal and incites a thirst for revenge in Guido. The dialogue expertly highlights Guido's internal conflict as he struggles with his desires for vengeance and love, questioning the morality of his intentions and contemplating the implications of his father’s death on his future. The dynamic between characters establishes a rich tapestry of alliances and enmity, setting the stage for the dramatic developments that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900

EBook No.: 875

Published: Apr 1, 1997

Downloads: 255

Language: English

Subject: Tragedies

Subject: Revenge -- Drama

Subject: Padua (Italy) -- Drama

Subject: English drama -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Duchess of Padua

Note: Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1916 Methuen and Co. edition by David Price

Summary: "The Duchess of Padua" by Oscar Wilde is a play written in the late 19th century. Set in the latter half of the Sixteenth Century, the story revolves around themes of betrayal, revenge, and the complexities of love and loyalty. The central character, Guido Ferranti, discovers a dark and tumultuous truth about his lineage and is thrust into a web of murder and intrigue as he grapples with a desire for vengeance against those who have wronged him and his father. At the start of the play, the scene is set in the bustling market place of Padua, where Guido awaits a mysterious stranger who possesses information about his father. As he converses with his friend Ascanio, Guido learns that he is the son of Duke Lorenzo, who was betrayed and murdered. The plot unfolds with the dramatic entrance of Count Moranzone, who reveals the betrayal and incites a thirst for revenge in Guido. The dialogue expertly highlights Guido's internal conflict as he struggles with his desires for vengeance and love, questioning the morality of his intentions and contemplating the implications of his father’s death on his future. The dynamic between characters establishes a rich tapestry of alliances and enmity, setting the stage for the dramatic developments that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900

EBook No.: 875

Published: Apr 1, 1997

Downloads: 255

Language: English

Subject: Tragedies

Subject: Revenge -- Drama

Subject: Padua (Italy) -- Drama

Subject: English drama -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.