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100	1		_aRice, Cale Young, _d1872-1943
245	1	2	_aA Night in Avignon
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-07-05
508			_aProduced by David Garcia, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
520			_a"A Night in Avignon" by Cale Young Rice is a poetic drama that was published in the early 20th century. This play unfolds in the enchanting setting of Avignon during the Renaissance, focusing on the themes of love, longing, and the interplay between desire and virtue. The narrative revolves around the famous poet Petrarca and his tumultuous feelings for the unattainable Laura, exploring the depths of human emotion and the consequences of surrendering to earthly pleasures. The story begins with Petrarca expressing his tortured affection for Laura, who is married to another man. His friend, Gherardo, a monk, urges him to seek virtue instead of pursuing fleeting pleasures, but Petrarca is consumed by his passion and tempted by the allure of love in the vibrant company of Sancia, a spirited woman. As the night unfolds, Petrarca's internal conflict escalates, leading to an unexpected encounter with Laura, resulting in profound revelations about love, fidelity, and the personal cost of desire. Ultimately, Petrarca grapples with the realization that his quest for a tangible connection with Laura may irreparably destroy the idealized image he has held for so long, leaving him in a state of despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDrama
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36636
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