The Duke Of Gandia

""The Duke of Gandia"" is a historical play written by Algernon Charles Swinburne. The play is set in Renaissance Italy and follows the story of the Duke of Gandia, who is torn between his political ambitions and his love for a woman named Lucrezia. The Duke's father, Pope Alexander VI, is a corrupt and power-hungry leader who seeks to control the Duke's actions and use him as a pawn in his own political games. As the Duke struggles to balance his loyalty to his family and his own desires, he is forced to confront the dark realities of the world he inhabits. Swinburne's play explores themes of power, corruption, love, and morality, and offers a complex and nuanced portrayal of the Renaissance era. With its richly drawn characters and vivid historical setting, ""The Duke of Gandia"" is a compelling and thought-provoking work of drama.ALEXANDER I believe thou liest not. Girl, the day Looks pale before thy glory. Brow, cheek, eye, Lips, throat, and bosom, thou dost overshine All womanhood man ever worshipped. Once I held thy mother fairest born of all That ever turned old Rome to heaven. Thou hast read Her golden Horace?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.