Virginia: A Tragedy, and Other Poems by Marion Forster Gilmore
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About this eBook
| Author | Gilmore, Marion Forster, 1887- |
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| LoC No. | 10013453 |
| Title | Virginia: A Tragedy, and Other Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Virginia: A Tragedy, and Other Poems" by Marion Forster Gilmore is a dramatic play followed by a collection of poems, likely written in the early 20th century. The central narrative revolves around Virginia, the daughter of a Roman centurion named Virginius, caught in a web of tyranny and lust as she becomes the target of Appius Claudius, a powerful decemvir. The work explores themes of honor, love, and the struggle for justice against oppressive forces. At the start of the play, the citizens of Rome are visibly agitated, discussing the tyranny imposed by the Decemvirs, led by Appius Claudius. The scene sets the stage for the conflict as Appius becomes infatuated with Virginia, while characters like Virginius and Icilius rally against this injustice. As tensions rise and the citizens express their growing outrage, Virginia's fate hangs precariously in the balance, foreshadowing a tragic confrontation that will unfold as the play progresses. The opening establishes a rich context filled with political unrest and personal stakes, drawing readers into the looming tragedy that unfolds in the lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Subject | Tragedies |
| Subject | Virginia, daughter of Virginius (Legendary character) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36214 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 48 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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