Monna Vanna

Monna Vanna

Monna Vanna

Maurice Maeterlinck

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781272796853
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Monna Vanna, a compelling drama in three acts by Maurice Maeterlinck, explores themes of morality, love, and sacrifice against a historical backdrop. Set during the Renaissance, the play centers on Monna Vanna, the wife of Guido Colonna, besieged governor of Pisa. When the invading Prince of Florence demands she spend a night with him in exchange for saving the city, Monna Vanna faces an impossible choice. Her decision and the ensuing events challenge the boundaries of duty, honor, and personal integrity. This Spanish-language edition offers readers the opportunity to experience Maeterlinck’s profound work in its translated form, capturing the nuances of the original text and its enduring relevance. A timeless piece of European literature, 'Monna Vanna' continues to resonate with audiences, prompting reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the sacrifices we make for love and our communities.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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