A Study of Shelley's Drama, The Cenci (1908) is a book written by Ernest Sutherland Bates. The book is a comprehensive analysis of Percy Bysshe Shelley's play, The Cenci. The play is based on the true story of the Cenci family, who were accused of murdering their abusive father, Count Francesco Cenci, in 1599. Bates provides a detailed examination of the characters, themes, and literary techniques used in the play. He also explores the historical context in which the play was written and the influences that shaped Shelley's ...
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A Study of Shelley's Drama, The Cenci (1908) is a book written by Ernest Sutherland Bates. The book is a comprehensive analysis of Percy Bysshe Shelley's play, The Cenci. The play is based on the true story of the Cenci family, who were accused of murdering their abusive father, Count Francesco Cenci, in 1599. Bates provides a detailed examination of the characters, themes, and literary techniques used in the play. He also explores the historical context in which the play was written and the influences that shaped Shelley's writing. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the play. Bates discusses the characters of the play, including the protagonist, Beatrice Cenci, and her father, Count Cenci. He also examines the themes of the play, such as justice, revenge, and the abuse of power. In addition to analyzing the play itself, Bates also provides a historical background of the Cenci family and the events that led up to their downfall. He discusses the political and social climate of Italy during the Renaissance period, which provides insight into the motivations and actions of the characters in the play. Overall, A Study of Shelley's Drama, The Cenci (1908) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shelley's work or the history of the Cenci family. Bates' analysis provides a deep understanding of the play and its significance in literature and history.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.
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