The Mortal Gods, and Other Plays by Olive Tilford Dargan
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"The Mortal Gods and Other Plays" by Olive Tilford Dargan is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. The primary play, titled "The Mortal Gods," focuses on a complex interplay of power, love, and betrayal within the royal court of Assaria, featuring key characters such as Hudibrand, the King, and his daughter Hernda. This collection explores themes of political intrigue and personal conflict against a backdrop of tension
between different nations and social classes. The opening of "The Mortal Gods" introduces a richly detailed setting within a royal palace, where King Hudibrand converses with his Prime Minister and various nobles, hinting at impending political unrest. As they discuss matters of state, it becomes evident that there are darker forces at play, with mentions of revolution and treachery. The scene incorporates an intricate dialogue that not only reveals the characters' personalities but also sets the tone for the drama that will unfold, foreshadowing conflicts based on loyalty, ambition, and love, particularly involving Hernda and the complexities of her affections toward the Prince Chartrien and the motivations of Megario, the Governor. This opening sets the stage for a captivating exploration of human frailty amid grand ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dargan, Olive Tilford, 1869-1968 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12027228 |
| Title | The Mortal Gods, and Other Plays |
| Contents | The mortal gods -- A son of Hermes -- Kidmir. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 95.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39708 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39708-5 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 527 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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