Venice Preserved: A Tragedy in Five Acts by Thomas Otway

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Author Otway, Thomas, 1652-1685
Editor Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890
Title Venice Preserved: A Tragedy in Five Acts
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Venice Preserved: A Tragedy in Five Acts" by Thomas Otway is a classic play written in the late 17th century. This poignant tragedy explores themes of love, betrayal, and political corruption, centered around the character Jaffier, who finds himself entangled in a conspiracy against the Venetian state. The play dives deep into the emotional turmoil of relationships and moral dilemmas faced by its characters. At the start of the play, we witness a heated confrontation between Jaffier and Priuli, Belvidera's father, who accuses Jaffier of treachery for stealing his daughter’s affections. Jaffier, however, defends his actions, claiming he saved Belvidera's life during a shipwreck, which led to their union. The emerging tensions introduce the undercurrent of a larger conspiracy brewing in Venice, hinted at through Jaffier's interactions with his friend Pierre, who suggests that they take a stand against the corrupt governance. This complex mix of personal and political stakes sets the stage for the tragic events to unfold, highlighting the fraught dynamics between love, loyalty, and the oppressive political climate of Venice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Venice (Italy) -- History -- 1508-1797 -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 21515
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 6, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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