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100 1 _aSwinburne, Algernon Charles,
_d1837-1909
245 1 0 _aLocrine: A Tragedy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2002-07-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1887 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTragedies (Drama)
653 _aBritons -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3325
999 _c45396
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