02281cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500730014726400510022030000470027133600260031833700260034433800360037050000310040650800490043752013010048653400450178765300410183265300630187385600430193627670UtSlPG20260610133630.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aChapman, John Jay,d1862-193314aThe Treason and Death of Benedict Arnold: A Play for a Greek Theatre 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-12-31  aProduced by Nicholas Tomaiuolo and Al Haines  a"The Treason and Death of Benedict Arnold: A Play for a Greek Theatre" by John Jay Chapman is a historical play written in the early 20th century. The play explores the life and treachery of Benedict Arnold, a once-heroic general of the American Revolutionary War who is remembered for his betrayal of the colonial cause. It delves into themes of honor, vengeance, and the personal turmoil that accompanies treason, set against the backdrop of the early years of the United States.  The narrative unfolds across two acts, beginning at the shore of the Hudson River and concluding in Arnold's home in England. Key characters include Arnold, the Chancellor major Andre, and Joshua Smith, with the presence of surreal elements provided by personified concepts such as Treason and Death. The play captures the internal conflict of Arnold as he grapples with his feelings of betrayal by his own country after his sacrifices for their independence. The tension escalates when Arnold aligns with British forces, setting in motion his eventual recognition as a traitor. The work intricately weaves Arnold’s aspirations for redemption with his tragic downfall, culminating in a thought-provoking meditation on fame, identity, and the human cost of ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArnold, Benedict, 1741-1801 -- Drama  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Drama40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27670