Damon & Pithias; Volume 25

Damon & Pithias; Volume 25

Richard Edwards

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781274943385
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'Damon & Pithias' is a significant example of English Renaissance drama, written by Richard Edwards. This play, rooted in classical legend, explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice through the story of Damon and Pithias, whose bond is tested by the tyrannical Dionysius of Syracuse. As a morality play, 'Damon & Pithias' blends entertainment with didactic purpose, offering audiences a compelling narrative that reflects on virtue and governance. Edwards’ work provides insights into the dramatic conventions and moral concerns of the Elizabethan era, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars of English literature and theatre history. This edition allows modern readers to engage with a pivotal work from the period, appreciated for its literary merit and historical context. The play’s enduring themes continue to resonate, highlighting the timeless nature of true friendship.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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