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100 1 _aSwinburne, Algernon Charles,
_d1837-1909
245 1 0 _aChastelard, a Tragedy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2000
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2000-11-01
508 _aProduced by Tony Adam
520 _a"Chastelard, a Tragedy" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a dramatic work from the late 19th century that explores the themes of love, honor, and tragedy within the context of historical figures, particularly focusing on Mary Stuart (Mary Queen of Scots) and her turbulent relationships. The narrative revolves around the characters of Mary Stuart, the enigmatic Chastelard, and the various ladies-in-waiting, known collectively as "the four Maries," who navigate the political and personal dramas of the royal court. The opening of the play introduces us to the four Maries, who engage in lively conversation about love and courtly affection, setting a tone of camaraderie mixed with underlying tension. Mary Beaton sings a lament that reflects her sadness over lost love, while the others tease and discuss various suitors. This scene sets the stage for the complicated dynamics of the court, especially as Chastelard, who is infatuated with Mary Stuart, enters the fray and further complicates the relationships at play. The dialogue foreshadows conflicts that will arise from love and jealousy, hinting at the tragic events that will unfold as the characters grapple with their desires and the harsh realities of their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTragedies (Drama)
653 _aMary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587 -- Drama
653 _aChastelard, Pierre de Bocosel de, 1540-1562 -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2379
999 _c44460
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