02284cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500800016226400510024230000470029333600260034033700260036633800360039250000310042850800870045952011950054653400450174165300190178665300550180570000380186085600430189899900170194113005UtSlPG20260610133316.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBoker, George H.q(George Henry),d1823-189010aRepresentative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: Francesca da Rimini 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-07-23  aProduced by David Starner, Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Francesca da Rimini" by George Henry Boker is a tragedy written during the mid-19th century. The play explores the timeless tale of forbidden love and tragic destiny through the lens of Francesca, who falls in love with her husband’s brother, Paolo, amid a backdrop of familial loyalty and societal expectations. The drama unfolds against the historical context of political strife in Italy, notably within the Malatesta and da Polenta families.  The opening of the play introduces a vibrant atmosphere where noblemen engage in jest, setting the stage for the core conflict of the narrative. It establishes the characters of Paolo and his brother Lanciotto, who are soon to navigate complicated family dynamics and emotions. Lanciotto, threatened by his own ugliness and insecurity, grapples with the impending arranged marriage to Francesca, whom he has never met. Conversely, Paolo's affectionate and protective nature emerges, hinting at the deep bond between the brothers and foreshadowing the tragic love affair that will ensue. The stage is set for a rich exploration of themes such as love, honor, and the struggle against one's fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican drama  aFrancesca, da Rimini, -approximately 1285 -- Drama1 aMoses, Montrose Jonas,d1878-193440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13005  c54399d54399