Ariadne In Mantua, A Romance In 5 Actes

Ariadne In Mantua, A Romance In 5 Actes

Vernon Lee

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781286153055
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'Ariadne In Mantua, A Romance In 5 Actes' by Vernon Lee presents a dramatic interpretation of the Ariadne myth set against the backdrop of Mantua. This work blends elements of historical fiction with classic dramatic structure, offering a unique perspective on the iconic mythological figure. Lee’s exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and destiny resonates through vivid character portrayals and richly detailed settings. A compelling read for enthusiasts of European drama and historical literary collections, this play provides a fresh look at a timeless narrative.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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