David: A Tragedy by Cale Young Rice

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Author Rice, Cale Young, 1872-1943
LoC No. 04011501
Title David: A Tragedy
Credits E-text prepared by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Kentuckiana Digital Library (http://kdl.kyvl.org)
Summary "David: A Tragedy" by Cale Young Rice is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The work centers on the biblical character David, exploring themes of ambition, love, betrayal, and the tension between personal desire and political duty as he navigates the treacherous court of King Saul. It sets the stage for a tumultuous story involving key characters such as Saul, Jonathan, Michal, and various followers and rivals of David. The opening of the play introduces a lavish hall of judgment in Saul's palace, filled with tension as the characters engage in witty and revealing banter. We see young women in the king's court expressing indecision and desire for entertainment against the backdrop of looming Philistine threats. The narrative shifts to discuss David, a shepherd recently anointed as king and admired by many, including Saul's daughter Michal, creating a web of jealousy and intrigue. The scene foreshadows conflicts among Saul, David, and those vying for power, setting up the complex relationships and eventual tragedy that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject David, King of Israel -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 48143
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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