The Count of Narbonne: A Tragedy, in Five Acts by Robert Jephson and Horace Walpole

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Author Jephson, Robert, 1736-1803
Author Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797
Commentator Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821
Title The Count of Narbonne: A Tragedy, in Five Acts
Note Based on Walpole's "The Castle of Otranto."
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Count_of_Narbonne
Note Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Count of Narbonne: A Tragedy, in Five Acts" by Robert Jephson and Horace Walpole is a dramatic play written in the late 18th century. This tragedy explores themes of ambition, love, and the consequences of familial curses, centering around the life and misfortunes of the Count of Narbonne. As a theatrical work, it reflects the heightened emotions and moral dilemmas characteristic of the genre during this period. The narrative follows the Count of Narbonne, whose life is riddled with tragedy and mind games spurred by prophecies and familial strife. The count is confronted with the death of his son, the love of his daughter Adelaide for the noble, yet lower-born Theodore, and angry opposition from their rival Godfrey. As the plot thickens, the supernatural elements and the weight of a curse stemming from his father's deeds lead the characters toward a harrowing climax. The count's descent into madness culminates in a tragic ending, where love, revenge, and the haunting weight of guilt claim numerous victims, including his own daughter, sealing a fate that is wrought with despair and regret. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Drama
Subject Tragedies
Category Text
EBook-No. 36575
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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