The Count Arezzi: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1824)
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ISBN10: 1165776065
ISBN13: 9781165776061
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165776061
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Count Arezzi: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a play written by Robert Eyres Landor and originally published in 1824. The play tells the story of Count Arezzi, a nobleman living in 16th century Italy. Arezzi is a proud and arrogant man who believes that he is above the law and can do as he pleases. However, his reckless behavior ultimately leads to his downfall.The play is divided into five acts, each of which explores different themes and characters. Act one introduces the main characters and sets the stage for the rest of the play. Act two focuses on the relationship between Arezzi and his wife, who is deeply unhappy in their marriage. Act three sees the introduction of a rival for Arezzi's affections, which leads to jealousy and conflict. Act four is the climax of the play, in which Arezzi's actions finally catch up with him and he is forced to confront the consequences of his behavior. Act five is the resolution, in which the remaining characters reflect on the events of the play and come to terms with the tragedy that has unfolded.Overall, The Count Arezzi: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a powerful exploration of pride, jealousy, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a classic example of 19th century drama and remains a popular play among theater enthusiasts today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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