Paola And Francesca - Stephen Phillips

Paola and Francesca is a tragic play written by Stephen Phillips and first published in 1899. The play is divided into four acts and tells the story of two lovers, Paola and Francesca, who fall in love despite being married to other people. The play is set in medieval Italy and explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions.The play begins with Paola and Francesca meeting each other for the first time and falling in love at first sight. However, they are both already married to other people, and their love is forbidden. As they struggle to resist their feelings, they are eventually discovered by their spouses and punished severely.Throughout the play, the characters grapple with the consequences of their actions and the societal expectations placed upon them. The play ends tragically, with Paola and Francesca both dying as a result of their love.Phillips' writing is known for its poetic language and lyrical style, and Paola and Francesca is no exception. The play has been praised for its emotional depth and exploration of complex themes, and has remained a popular work of literature since its publication over a century ago.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781120016225