Porzia by Cale Young Rice
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| Author | Rice, Cale Young, 1872-1943 |
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| Title | Porzia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Porzia" by Cale Young Rice is a poetic drama written in the early 20th century, specifically around 1913. This play is intricately set during the era of decadent Humanism in Naples, amidst the rich cultural and philosophical upheaval of the Renaissance. The narrative explores themes of love, heresy, and the complex intersections of personal and societal struggles within the context of the Inquisition. The story unfolds on the wedding day of Rizzio di Rossi and Porzia, where undercurrents of passion and betrayal emerge. Rizzio, a leader of the Literati, faces accusations of heresy, leading to his arrest and subsequent turmoil in his relationships. Porzia, caught in this web, grapples with her emotions toward Rizzio and his brother Osio, who seeks to protect her but bears his own obsessive love for her. As the plot progresses, tragedy unfolds with the loss of Porzia's child and dark revelations of infidelity, pushing the characters toward their inevitable fates. The play is a compelling exploration of human desires, societal constraints, and the quest for truth, ultimately leading to a dramatic turn that intersects with the moral dilemmas of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34196 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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