The Noble Spanish Soldier by Thomas Dekker

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Author Dekker, Thomas, 1572?-1632
Title The Noble Spanish Soldier
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Noble_Spanish_Soldier
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits This etext was produced by John Price, University College Worcester, UK
Summary "The Noble Spanish Soldier" by Thomas Dekker is a dramatic work likely written in the early 17th century. This play intertwines themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for honor, centering around complex character dynamics between nobility and common soldiers, particularly through the lens of revenge and political treachery. The main character is Balthazar, a Spanish soldier whose sense of honor is challenged by the deceitful court; he finds himself caught in a web of conflicting loyalties. The opening of the play introduces the King of Spain who is distressed by his adulterous actions and is determined to resolve the consequences of his decision to marry an Italian queen, despite a previous contract with Onaelia. Through discussions with his advisors, his internal conflict regarding loyalty, power, and desire become apparent. Meanwhile, Onaelia mourns her dishonor and seeks justice, Ultimately, the introduction sets the stage for the ensuing power struggles and the moral dilemmas faced by Balthazar and others as they navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and personal vendettas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Spain -- Court and courtiers -- Drama
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EBook-No. 16753
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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