A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 07 by Robert Dodsley
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"A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 07" by Robert Dodsley is a compilation of classical English dramatic works dated from the early 18th century. This volume specifically includes several plays, most notably "Tancred and Gismunda," along with other titles such as "The Wounds of Civil War" and "Mucedorus." The contents reflect themes of love, tragedy, and socio-political conflict, revealing the cultural and artistic landscape of earlier English theater. The opening
of this collection introduces "Tancred and Gismunda," a tragic tale of forbidden love and familial strife. In the early scenes, the character Gismunda mourns her deceased husband, struggling with her father's intense love and the pressure to remain widowed. Meanwhile, scenes depict the father, King Tancred, grappling with his emotions as he confronts the reality of Gismunda's hidden affections for the Count of Palurin. The interplay of longing and despair is artfully presented, foreshadowing the tragic collapse that lies in wait, as each character’s fate becomes entwined with the destructive forces of love and revenge. These opening exchanges set the tone for an exploration of the depths of human emotion, hinging on love's power to evoke both joy and sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 07 |
| Contents | Tancred and Gismunda -- Wounds of civil war -- Mucedorus -- The two angry women of Abington -- Look about you. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Tapio Riikonen, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10336 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10336-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 590 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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