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Chastelard, A Tragedy

Chastelard, A Tragedy

Swinburne, Algernon Charles

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General FictionHistorical Fiction

Publisher Price: $14.99

ISBN10: 937555287X
ISBN13: 9789375552871
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.28 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Chastelard: A tragedy opens with an atmosphere shaped by courtly conversation, subtle rivalries, and the quiet tension that surrounds individuals living under the weight of public expectation. The narrative begins by presenting a circle of attendants whose lighthearted exchanges about affection and loyalty mask deeper uncertainties about power and emotional risk. A mournful song introduces a tone of longing, hinting at personal histories marked by disappointment and unspoken conflict. As the scene unfolds, the arrival of a figure captivated by a royal presence adds complexity, revealing how admiration can blur into obsession and disrupt the fragile balance of the court. Early interactions illustrate how desire, allegiance, and insecurity intertwine, setting the groundwork for the inevitable clash between personal longing and unavoidable duty. The opening portion of the play suggests that choices made in pursuit of love can lead individuals into perilous territory, foreshadowing the tragic consequences that arise when passion confronts the rigid demands of position and reputation.

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