The Duke of Gandia

EAN : 9791041996377

SWINBURNE A C.

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EAN : 9791041996377

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041996377
Réf. éditeur : 345014
Date Parution : 13 avr. 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 24
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:2 mm
Poids : 57gr

Résumé

Résumé : "The Duke of Gandia" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a dramatic exploration of power, change, and familial betrayal set in the tumultuous environment of Renaissance Rome. The play centers around the infamous Borgia family, particularly focusing on the complex relationships between Pope Alexander VI, his sons Cæsar and Francesco Borgia, and his daughter Lucrezia. The narrative unfolds with Cæsar Borgia's ruthless shift to consolidate power, which leads to the murder of his brother Francesco. The play opens with a tense dialogue between Cæsar and his mother Vannozza, revealing Cæsar's dissatisfaction with his position as a cardinal and his desire for more power. As the plot progresses, the murder of Francesco is orchestrated by Cæsar, with the help of his agent Michelotto, and is depicted in a chilling scene by the Tiber River. The aftermath of the murder is marked by Pope Alexander's grief and despair, as he grapples with the loss of his son and the realization of Cæsar's treachery. The play concludes with a confrontation between Cæsar and the Pope, where Cæsar's cold pragmatism and transformation are laid bare, leaving the audience to ponder the moral decay and the destructive nature of unchecked power within the Borgia family.
Biographie : Algernon Charles Swinburne est un poète britannique né à Grosvenor Place, Londres, le 5 avril 1837 et mort le 10 avril 1909 dans cette même ville. Il a inventé, dérivée du rondeau, la forme du roundel, et contribué à l'édition de l'Encyclopædia Britannica.