Ginevra: A Play of Medieval Florence

By Edward Doyle

Book Overview

Ginevra: A Play Of Medieval Florence is a dramatic play written by Edward Doyle and published in 1912. The play is set in medieval Florence and follows the story of Ginevra, a young woman who is forced into an arranged marriage with a wealthy nobleman. Despite her reluctance to marry, Ginevra is pressured into the union by her family and society's expectations.As the play progresses, Ginevra's husband becomes increasingly abusive and controlling, ultimately leading to her tragic demise. Throughout the play, themes of love, power, and gender roles are explored, as Ginevra struggles to assert her independence and find happiness in a world dominated by men.Doyle's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of medieval Florence, as well as its nuanced portrayal of complex characters and relationships. Ginevra: A Play Of Medieval Florence remains a powerful and thought-provoking work of drama, offering a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of women in a bygone era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163884391
• ISBN13: 9781163884393
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"