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Some years ago a copy of this play came to me for criticism. I began to read it with a certain misgiving - so very many plays in many languages had been written around the same subject and so very few of them had been successful from both a dramatic and a literary point of view. The difficulty is perfectly obvious: most of the writers had been lovers of Dante first and dramatists after, and in an attempt to give truthful expression to the life of the man the absolute requirements of the theatre had been quite ignored. There is no greater human tragedy than that connoted by the life of the Florentine and yet the known elements in it, while lending themselves readily to literary, moulding, have usually defied the art of the dramatist who would also be a trustworthy biographer.
I found Mrs. Rose's play to be good literature, good history, and at the same time it seemed to possess those elements requisite for a good acting play.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a dramatic poem set in 13th-century Florence. It features the celebrated Italian poet Dante Alighieri, exploring his life, work, and the era that shaped his masterpieces. The author delves into the tumultuous political climate of the time, the influence of women on Dante's life, and the genesis of his enduring work, 'The Divine Comedy.' Through deftly crafted scenes and captivating language, the author offers a vivid portrayal of Dante's passions, struggles, and triumphs. This book is a profound exploration of one of literature's greatest figures, shedding light on the ideas and contexts that fostered his timeless art. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330888988_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Dante: A Dramatic PoemWithout any serious departure from known facts, or Without any strained attempt to turn purely poetic climaxes into theatric.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes h. Seller Inventory # 2147805995