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100 1 _aMacOubrey, William,
_d1800-1884
245 1 0 _aDrake; or, the Transfer of the Trident: A National Drama
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-07-15
508 _aTranscribed from the 1876 Arliss Andrews edition by David Price
520 _a"Drake; or, The Transfer of the Trident: A National Drama" by William MacOubrey is a historical drama written in the late 19th century. The play focuses on the exploits of Sir Francis Drake during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, exploring themes of national pride and maritime conflict with Spain. It undoubtedly delves into the socio-political dynamics of the era, highlighting the struggles of England as an emerging naval power while emphasizing the valor of its seafarers. The opening of the drama sets a vibrant scene in 16th-century Plymouth, filled with animated sailors and a rising nationalist sentiment. Through the interactions of characters like the English spy and various sailors, a tumultuous atmosphere emerges, where the call for action against the Spanish is met with fervor. Amidst discussions of espionage and defiance against foreign dominance, the crowd rallies around the promise of wealth from exploration and piracy. The dialogue reveals the tension between loyalty to the crown and the unpredictable nature of privateering, positioning the characters at the brink of adventure in a world on the cusp of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish drama -- 19th century
653 _aDrake, Francis, approximately 1540-1596 -- Drama
653 _aElizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52582
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