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The Devil and the Lady
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025594934
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Devil and the Lady is a remarkable verse drama written by Alfred Lord Tennyson during his early adolescence. Showcasing the precocious talent of the future Poet Laureate, this three-act comedy draws significant inspiration from the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatrical traditions. The plot centers on Magus, an elderly necromancer who, fearing his young wife's potential infidelity during his absence, summons a Devil to guard her virtue. What follows is a clever and humorous exploration of jealousy, deception, and the supernatural.
Despite being written when Tennyson was only fourteen, the play exhibits a sophisticated command of blank verse and a rich, archaic vocabulary that mirrors the works of Shakespeare and Marlowe. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the formative years of one of the nineteenth century's most influential literary figures. Readers will appreciate the sharp wit, the rhythmic beauty of the dialogue, and the imaginative blending of the macabre with the comedic. The Devil and the Lady stands as an essential piece for scholars of Victorian literature and admirers of Tennyson's poetic legacy, revealing the early sparks of the genius that would later define an era.
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