Dramas (2 de 2): Lucrecia Borgia; María Tudor; La Esmeralda; Ruy Blas by Hugo
"Dramas (2 de 2): Lucrecia Borgia; María Tudor; La Esmeralda; Ruy Blas" by Hugo is a collection of dramatic works written in the late 19th century. The collection includes plays that explore complex historical figures, particularly focusing on Lucrecia Borgia, a woman entwined in themes of power, morality, and familial conflict. It delves into the ironic juxtaposition of her reputation as a notorious figure against her longing for love and acceptance. The
opening of "Lucrecia Borgia" sets a tone steeped in intrigue, as it introduces the titular character in a shadowy Venice during Carnival. The scene unfolds on the terrace of the Palazzo Barbarigo, where masked nobles converse about the infamous actions of the Borgia family, revealing a blend of gossip and historical drama. Lucrecia is depicted as a haunted figure, striving for redemption amidst her family's dark legacy. The dialogue hints at her relationships with various characters, including Genaro, a nobleman with a hidden past, whose connection with Lucrecia suggests a compelling personal conflict as she grapples with societal perception and her own desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885 |
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| Illustrator | Gómez Soler, Francesc, 1870-1899 |
| Translator | Blanco Prieto, A., -1892 |
| Title | Dramas (2 de 2): Lucrecia Borgia; María Tudor; La Esmeralda; Ruy Blas |
| Credits | Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Digital Hispánica/Biblioteca Nacional de España). |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French drama -- Translations into Spanish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65584 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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