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100 1 _aSwinburne, Algernon Charles,
_d1837-1909
245 1 4 _aThe Duke of Gandia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1908 Chatto and Windus edition by David Price
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish drama
653 _aAlexander VI, Pope, 1431-1503 -- Drama
653 _aBorgia family -- Drama
653 _aBorgia, Cesare, 1476?-1507 -- Drama
653 _aBorgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519 -- Drama
653 _aItaly -- History -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6024
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