Œuvres complètes de lord Byron, Tome 08 by Baron George Gordon Byron Byron
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About this eBook
| Author | Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824 |
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| Annotator | Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852 |
| Translator | Paris, Paulin, 1800-1881 |
| Title |
Œuvres complètes de lord Byron, Tome 08 comprenant ses mémoires publiés par Thomas Moore |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Summary | "Œuvres complètes de lord Byron, Tome 08" by Baron George Gordon Byron Byron is a historical tragedy written in the early 19th century. This collection includes various works by the renowned poet and dramatist, focusing on his exploration of themes such as power, justice, and individual suffering against the backdrop of societal structures. The main narrative centers around the characters Jacopo Foscari, the son of the Doge of Venice, and his wife, Marina, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of political intrigue and personal despair. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the dire circumstances of Jacopo Foscari, who faces imprisonment and torture under the machinations of the Venetian council. Interactions among various senators reveal the harshness of the Venetian political climate, where personal vendettas overshadow justice. Jacopo's wife, Marina, displays fierce loyalty and desperation as she confronts both the realities of their relationship and the oppressive societal structures that threaten them. The emotional weight of the characters’ plight, combined with the tension of political manipulation and the struggle for justice, sets a profound stage for the tragedy that unfolds. This opening portion invites the reader into a world steeped in conflict, engaging with themes of love, tyranny, and the enduring human spirit in the face of oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English literature -- Translations into French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28828 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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