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Cosmo, Duke Of Tuscany

Cosmo, Duke Of Tuscany

James Bird

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120183019
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Cosmo, Duke of Tuscany: A Tragedy in Five Acts is a play written by James Bird and first published in 1822. The play is set in Renaissance Italy and follows the story of Cosmo, the Duke of Tuscany, as he struggles to maintain his power and protect his family from political enemies. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, love, and power as Cosmo navigates the treacherous political landscape of his time. The characters are complex and well-developed, with intricate relationships and motivations that drive the plot forward. The play is written in verse and features poetic language that adds to the dramatic tension of the story. Overall, Cosmo, Duke of Tuscany is a compelling tragedy that offers a glimpse into the politics and culture of Renaissance Italy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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