A Florentine Tragedy; La Sainte Courtisane by Oscar Wilde

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Author Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Author of introduction, etc. Ross, Robert Baldwin, 1869-1918
Title A Florentine Tragedy; La Sainte Courtisane
Contents A Florentine tragedy: a fragment -- La sainte courtisane: a fragment.
Credits Transcribed from the 1917 Methuen and Co. edition of Salomé etc. by David Price
Summary "A Florentine Tragedy; La Sainte Courtisane" by Oscar Wilde is a collection of dramatic works likely composed during the late 19th century. This book contains two plays: "A Florentine Tragedy," which reflects themes of desire, betrayal, and fatalism, and "La Sainte Courtisane," which explores concepts of love and repentance. Both pieces are richly poetic and reflect Wilde's signature wit and artistic sensibilities. In "A Florentine Tragedy," the narrative revolves around Simone, a merchant, and his wife Bianca, who becomes the object of desire for a nobleman, Guido Bardi. The tension escalates into a violent confrontation when Simone discovers Guido's intentions toward Bianca. The play explores themes of possession, honor, and the despair that comes with unbridled passion. In contrast, "La Sainte Courtisane" is a fragmented work that recounts the encounter between Myrrhina, a courtesan, and a young hermit named Honorius, highlighting a struggle between earthly beauty and spiritual desire. The dialogues are laden with allegorical significance and evoke the complexities of human emotions and the search for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1308
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 8, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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