The Lamp and the Bell: A Drama In Five Acts by Edna St. Vincent Millay
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| Author | Millay, Edna St. Vincent, 1892-1950 |
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| Title | The Lamp and the Bell: A Drama In Five Acts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 94.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Starner, David Widger and the Distributed Proofreaders Team |
| Summary | "The Lamp and the Bell: A Drama In Five Acts" by Edna St. Vincent Millay is a dramatic work likely composed in the early 20th century. The play presents a rich tapestry of characters set in the fictional court of Fiori, featuring themes of love, politics, and personal ambition through the lens of royal dynamics. The opening introduces multiple characters, including Beatrice, Princess of Fiori, and her sister Bianca, hinting at their intertwined fates amid the pressures of love and duty. At the start of the play, the audience is introduced to a vibrant scene in the royal garden, where characters such as Laura, Francesca, and the jester Fidelio engage in light banter. The conversations reveal the complexity of their relationships and hint at underlying tensions, particularly regarding Beatrice's ambitions and desires. As the characters interact, themes of laughter, rivalry, and lightheartedness juxtapose the serious inquiries about love and loyalty that will likely inform the narrative's direction. This initial portion sets the stage for evolving conflicts while establishing an engaging, whimsical atmosphere that invites viewers to invest in the characters' journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American drama -- 20th century |
| Subject | Princesses -- Drama |
| Subject | Stepsisters -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3768 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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