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Ruy Blas (1909)

Ruy Blas (1909)

Hugo, Victor
McKenzie, Kenneth

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral LawPlays

ISBN10: 1437094201
ISBN13: 9781437094206
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 1 2008
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ruy Blas is a play written by Victor Hugo in 1838 that tells the story of a young man named Ruy Blas who is hired as a servant to the corrupt Spanish nobleman Don Salluste. Ruy Blas falls in love with the nobleman's mistress, Queen Maria of Spain, and is ultimately forced to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to Don Salluste.The play is set in 17th century Spain and explores themes of class, power, and love. It is known for its complex characters and intricate plot, as well as its use of poetic language and political commentary.The 1909 edition of Ruy Blas includes a preface by the translator, Philip H. Wicksteed, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the historical context and literary references in the play. It is considered a classic of French literature and has been adapted into numerous films, operas, and stage productions.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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