02173cam a22003013u 4500 65280 UtSlPG 20260610134515.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Field, Michael Borgia: A Period Play Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-05-08 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Borgia: A Period Play" by Michael Field is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. The play is set during the tumultuous period of the Borgia family in Renaissance Italy, focusing on key historical figures such as Pope Alexander VI, Cesare Borgia, and Lucrezia Borgia. The narrative intricately weaves themes of power, ambition, and familial relationships among the infamous Borgia dynasty. The opening of the play introduces a lavish and politically charged atmosphere within the Vatican. Pope Alexander VI is seen engaging with an envoy from Naples while playing with a treasure of pearls, foreshadowing the political maneuvering to come in arranging marriages among his children. The Pope’s daughter, Lucrezia, is expected to marry Don Alfonso to secure alliances, evoking both excitement and trepidation. Meanwhile, Cesare Borgia’s ambitions are hinted at as he navigates the dangerous waters of power and intrigue surrounding his family. The sense of foreboding around the fates of these characters sets the stage for a story rife with betrayal, desire, and the pursuit of dominance in a compelling historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Alexander VI, Pope, 1431-1503 -- Drama https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65280 106103 106103