Lucrezia Borgia: A Tragedy (1847)

By Victor Hugo

Book Overview

""Lucrezia Borgia: A Tragedy"" is a play written by the famous French author Victor Hugo in 1847. The play is based on the life of Lucrezia Borgia, a historical figure who was known for her beauty, political power, and scandalous reputation. The play takes place in the late 15th century in Italy and follows the story of Lucrezia Borgia, her father Pope Alexander VI, and her brother Cesare Borgia. The play explores themes of power, corruption, and family loyalty as Lucrezia navigates the dangerous political landscape of Renaissance Italy. The play is known for its vivid characters, intense drama, and poetic language. Hugo's portrayal of Lucrezia Borgia is sympathetic and nuanced, challenging the traditional view of her as a femme fatale. ""Lucrezia Borgia: A Tragedy"" is a classic work of French literature and a must-read for anyone interested in historical drama or the Renaissance period.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: 1166942953
• ISBN13: 9781166942953
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"