Arthur : A tragedy by Laurence Binyon
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"Arthur: A Tragedy" by Laurence Binyon is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the legendary King Arthur and the complex relationships of his knights, particularly Sir Launcelot and Queen Guenevere. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the impending doom faced by Arthur's court. At the start of "Arthur: A Tragedy," we encounter Sir Bernard's castle at Astolat, where his son Lavaine learns
of King Arthur's victorious return. The plot soon unravels as Launcelot's true identity is revealed, leading to conflict concerning his affection for Queen Guenevere. The dynamics are further complicated by the devising of Sir Mordred, who hints at treachery against Arthur. The characters grapple with issues of loyalty and honor as they confront the consequences of their relationships, setting the stage for the tragic unfolding of events in Arthur's realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Binyon, Laurence, 1869-1943 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23008046 |
| Title | Arthur : A tragedy |
| Original Publication | United States: Small Maynard and Company, 1923. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 95.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Arthurian romances -- Adaptations |
| Subject | Tragedies (Drama) |
| Subject | Arthur, King -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70384 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 286 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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