02434cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000044001122450023001562640051001793000047002303360026002773370026003033380036003295000031003655080071003965201302004675340045017696530018018146530043018326530027018756530040019026530041019426530030019838560042020139990017020556024UtSlPG20260610133147.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSwinburne, Algernon Charles,d1837-190914aThe Duke of Gandia 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-07-01  aTranscribed from the 1908 Chatto and Windus edition by David Price  a"The Duke of Gandia" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Rome during the late 15th century and explores themes of power, betrayal, and familial strife within the Borgia family, particularly focusing on the fraught relationships among Pope Alexander VI and his sons, Cæsar and Francesco Borgia. The play offers a vivid portrayal of the political and moral complexities of the era, reflecting on the nature of ambition and the consequences of desire.  The story centers on Cæsar Borgia, a charismatic yet morally ambiguous character, who grapples with the rivalry and tension between himself and his brother Francesco. As the plot progresses, Cæsar, driven by a desire for power, orchestrates the assassination of Francesco, believing it to be the means to secure his ambitions. The play explores the darker aspects of human nature, the conflicts of loyalty, and the inevitable downfall that accompanies unchecked ambition. The tragic downfall of the family is underscored by their tumultuous dynamics, culminating in a poignant reflection on love, guilt, and the consequences of their actions, all set within the opulent yet perilous world of the Vatican. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish drama  aAlexander VI, Pope, 1431-1503 -- Drama  aBorgia family -- Drama  aBorgia, Cesare, 1476?-1507 -- Drama  aBorgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519 -- Drama  aItaly -- History -- Drama40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6024  c48047d48047