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Lucrezia Borgia: A Tragedy (1847)

Lucrezia Borgia: A Tragedy (1847)

Young, William
Hugo, Victor

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1167053982
ISBN13: 9781167053986
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lucrezia Borgia: A Tragedy is a play written by the renowned French author Victor Hugo in 1847. The play is set in Renaissance Italy and follows the story of the infamous Lucrezia Borgia, daughter of Pope Alexander VI. Lucrezia is depicted as a complex character, torn between her love for her family and her desire for true love and happiness. The play also explores themes of power, corruption, and betrayal, as Lucrezia's family engages in political machinations and schemes to maintain their hold on power.The play is structured in five acts and features a cast of characters that includes Lucrezia's brother Cesare, her husband Alfonso d'Este, and her lover Gennaro. The plot is driven by a series of dramatic twists and turns, including murder, secret affairs, and unexpected revelations.Hugo's writing is characterized by his use of powerful language and vivid imagery, which bring the world of Renaissance Italy to life. The play has been praised for its exploration of complex themes and its portrayal of Lucrezia as a sympathetic and tragic figure.Overall, Lucrezia Borgia: A Tragedy is a compelling work of literature that offers a unique perspective on one of history's most notorious figures.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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