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The Phoenix

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The Phoenix is a play written by Thomas Middleton, a prominent English playwright of the Jacobean era. The play is a tragicomedy that explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal. The story revolves around the character of the Duke of Milan, who is in love with a beautiful woman named Zenobia. However, Zenobia is already married to the Count of Pavia, and the Duke's advances towards her lead to a series of misunderstandings and conflicts. Meanwhile, a group of conspirators plots to overthrow the Duke and take over the city. As the plot unfolds, the characters must navigate their relationships and allegiances in the face of danger and uncertainty. The Phoenix is known for its complex characters and intricate plot, as well as its exploration of themes that were controversial for its time, such as adultery and political intrigue.Of all deeds yet, this strikes the deepest wound Into my apprehension. Reverend and honourable matrimony, Mother of lawful sweets, unshamed mornings, Dangerless pleasures, thou that mak'st the bed Both pleasant and legitimately fruitful.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162704630
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 138
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x8 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 249 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 25. november 2024

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The Phoenix is a play written by Thomas Middleton, a prominent English playwright of the Jacobean era. The play is a tragicomedy that explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal. The story revolves around the character of the Duke of Milan, who is in love with a beautiful woman named Zenobia. However, Zenobia is already married to the Count of Pavia, and the Duke's advances towards her lead to a series of misunderstandings and conflicts. Meanwhile, a group of conspirators plots to overthrow the Duke and take over the city. As the plot unfolds, the characters must navigate their relationships and allegiances in the face of danger and uncertainty. The Phoenix is known for its complex characters and intricate plot, as well as its exploration of themes that were controversial for its time, such as adultery and political intrigue.Of all deeds yet, this strikes the deepest wound Into my apprehension. Reverend and honourable matrimony, Mother of lawful sweets, unshamed mornings, Dangerless pleasures, thou that mak'st the bed Both pleasant and legitimately fruitful.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.

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