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100	1		_aBoker, George H. _q(George Henry), _d1823-1890
245	1	0	_aRepresentative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: Francesca da Rimini
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-07-23
508			_aProduced by David Starner, Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAmerican drama
653			_aFrancesca, da Rimini, -approximately 1285 -- Drama
700	1		_aMoses, Montrose Jonas, _d1878-1934
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13005
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