Paolo and Francesca: A Tragedy in Four Acts

By Stephen Phillips and Stephen Phillips

Book Overview

Paolo and Francesca: A Tragedy in Four Acts is a play written by Stephen Phillips. The story is based on the tragic love affair between Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Rimini, which is famously depicted in Dante's Inferno. The play is divided into four acts, each depicting a different stage of the ill-fated romance. The first act introduces the characters and sets the stage for the unfolding drama. The second act sees Paolo and Francesca fall deeply in love, despite the fact that Francesca is already married. The third act sees their love exposed and punished, as they are condemned to eternal damnation in the afterlife. The final act depicts their reunion in the afterlife, where they are forever bound in their tragic love. Phillips' play is a powerful exploration of the themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a timeless tale that continues to captivate audiences to this day.1897. Paolo and Francesca, a drama founded on Dante's famous episode and written by the English playwright and poet Stephen Phillips, tells the medieval story of the two adulterous lovers who were murdered by Francesca's da Rimini's husband (also Paolo's brother).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: 1417927364
• ISBN13: 9781417927364
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"