The Princess of Bagdad: A Play In Three Acts by Alexandre Dumas
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| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1824-1895 |
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| Title | The Princess of Bagdad: A Play In Three Acts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Princess of Bagdad: A Play In Three Acts" by Alexandre Dumas is a theatrical work written in the late 19th century. The play focuses on the tumultuous life of Lionnette, the Countess de Hun, as she navigates her love and marriage to John de Hun amidst financial ruin, societal expectations, and the allure of luxury through the affections of the wealthy Nourvady. The storyline unfolds in a dramatic exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and the quest for personal dignity. The opening of the play introduces a lavish drawing-room setting and establishes the financial struggles of John de Hun and his wife, Lionnette. As the characters converse, we learn of their dire economic situation and the mounting debts Lionnette has accrued, leading to tensions in their marriage. The interplay between John, Lionnette, and Richard, a close friend and lawyer, reveals both John's deep love for Lionnette and her reckless spending habits, setting the stage for the conflict and emotional turmoil that will ensue throughout the work. The dynamic between the characters hints at the complexity of love, obligation, and the lengths to which people will go for the sake of appearances and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French drama -- 19th century -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37416 |
| Release Date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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