"Locrine: A Tragedy" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a poetic drama that draws upon the legends of ancient Britain. Set in the mythical past, the play tells the story of Locrine, a legendary king of Britain, and his tragic love affair with Estrild, a captive queen of the Britons. As political intrigue and betrayal unfold, Locrine's actions have far-reaching consequences, leading to a series of tragic events that ultimately result in his downfall. Swinburne's lyrical language and vivid imagery bring the world of ancient Britain to life, immersing readers in a tale of passion, betrayal, and destiny. "Locrine" is a compelling exploration of power, love, and the inexorable workings of fate, showcasing Swinburne's mastery of poetic drama.
"Locrine: A Tragedy" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a poetic drama that draws upon the legends of ancient Britain. Set in the mythical past, the play tells the story of Locrine, a legendary king of Britain, and his tragic love affair with Estrild, a captive queen of the Britons. As political intrigue and betrayal unfold, Locrine's actions have far-reaching consequences, leading to a series of tragic events that ultimately result in his downfall. Swinburne's lyrical language and vivid imagery bring the world of ancient Britain to life, immersing readers in a tale of passion, betrayal, and destiny. "Locrine" is a compelling exploration of power, love, and the inexorable workings of fate, showcasing Swinburne's mastery of poetic drama.
Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837-1909) was a 19th century British Victorian poet. His reoccurring themes of sadomasochism, death wish, lesbianism and irreligion made his work quite controversial. ...
This book is a critical edition of the play 'The Tragedy of Locrine', which was first published in 1595 and attributed to William Shakespeare. McKerrow examines the surviving texts of the play and...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the...
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its...
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve...
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