02191cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000044001122450023001562640051001793000047002303360026002773370026003033380036003295000031003655080069003965201294004655340045017596530022018046530021018268560042018473325UtSlPG20260610133111.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSwinburne, Algernon Charles,d1837-190910aLocrine: A Tragedy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2002-07-01  aTranscribed from the 1887 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price  a"Locrine: A Tragedy" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a dramatic play written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around King Locrine of Britain and his tumultuous relationships with his wife Guendolen and his lover Estrild. As themes of love, betrayal, and vengeance unfold, the characters are caught in a tragic web that explores the complexities of honor and desire within the constraints of royal duty.  The opening of "Locrine" introduces a rich tapestry of emotions and conflicts. It begins with a dedication to Alice Swinburne and moves into a poetic exploration of love’s depths versus its surface expressions. The dialogue quickly establishes tension between Guendolen and her son Madan as they grapple with the recent death of Guendolen's father and the implications for their family. Through their exchanges, it emerges that Guendolen feels betrayed by Locrine, suspecting infidelity with Estrild, a captured warrior's widow. Despite the pain, Madan strives to understand his mother’s sorrow while wrestling with his own identity linked to his father. This poignant beginning sets the stage for themes of rivalry and vengeance that are poised to dominate the narrative as familial ties are put to the ultimate test. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTragedies (Drama)  aBritons -- Drama40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3325