The Revenge: A Tragedy by Edward Young
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About this eBook
| Author | Young, Edward, 1683-1765 |
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| Title | The Revenge: A Tragedy |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Revenge_(Young_play) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Revenge: A Tragedy" by Edward Young is a dramatic tragedy written in the early 18th century. The play, composed in five acts, delves into themes of jealousy, revenge, and the destructive nature of unchecked emotions. It features a complex interplay between love and betrayal, drawing some parallels to Shakespeare's "Othello," but with unique character motivations and circumstances. The storyline revolves around Don Alonzo, a Spanish nobleman, and the emotional turmoil that ensues when he becomes consumed by jealousy over his wife, Leonora. The Moorish character Zanga is central to the plot, driven by a desire for vengeance against Alonzo, who previously disgraced him. The narrative unfolds through a series of tragic events that culminate in misunderstandings and miscommunications, leading to the deaths of several key figures, including Don Carlos, In a harrowing climax, Alonzo's inability to contain his emotions results in irreversible consequences, as he learns of Leonora's innocence too late. Overall, the play navigates the dark complexities of human passion and the catastrophic outcomes of revenge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Tragedies |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30653 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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