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Mordred a Tragedy

Mordred a Tragedy

Newbolt, Henry

Hardcover

General Fiction

ISBN10: 1161443320
ISBN13: 9781161443325
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Mordred: A Tragedy is a play written by Henry Newbolt that tells the story of the legendary figure Mordred, who is known for being the treacherous nephew of King Arthur. The play explores the complex relationship between Mordred and Arthur, delving into the themes of power, loyalty, betrayal, and destiny.The play is set in Camelot and opens with Mordred returning from exile. He is bitter and resentful towards Arthur, who he believes has wronged him. Mordred's return sets in motion a series of events that ultimately lead to the downfall of Arthur and his kingdom.As the play progresses, we see Mordred's scheming and manipulation as he tries to gain power and overthrow Arthur. He is aided by his lover, Guinevere, who is also dissatisfied with her role in Arthur's court.The play reaches its climax with the Battle of Camlan, where Mordred and Arthur face each other in a final showdown. The tragic ending of the play is foreshadowed from the beginning, and the audience is left with a sense of the inevitability of Mordred's fate.Overall, Mordred: A Tragedy is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores the darker side of the Arthurian legend. It is a timeless tale of ambition, jealousy, and betrayal that continues to captivate audiences today.Lancelot. Nay, do not trouble him: Gawaine's his brother still; I could not bear To gain the tidings of our rich content From him that's beggared by it. Yonder's the guard, We'll gather something.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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