The Tower Of Nesle: A Play In Five Acts And In Nine Tableaux (1906)

By Alexandre Dumas

Book Overview

andreThe Tower of Nesle is a play written by Alexandre Dumas in 1906. The play is set in medieval France and revolves around a scandalous love affair between the queen and a young nobleman. The story takes place in the Tower of Nesle, which is located on the banks of the Seine River in Paris.The play is divided into five acts and nine tableaux, each depicting a different scene in the story. The first act introduces the characters and sets the stage for the drama that unfolds. The second act focuses on the love affair between the queen and the nobleman, while the third act explores the consequences of their actions.The fourth act is the climax of the play, as the truth about the affair is revealed and the characters are forced to confront the consequences of their actions. The final act brings resolution to the story, as the characters come to terms with their fate and the consequences of their actions.The Tower of Nesle is known for its scandalous subject matter and its exploration of themes such as love, power, and betrayal. The play has been adapted into several films and has been performed on stage numerous times since its original publication.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: 1166432564
• ISBN13: 9781166432560
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"