Porzia is a powerful verse drama set in 16th‑century Naples, where love clashes with faith and power. In a sunlit terrace world of beauty and banquet, two families collide over passion, tradition, and the temptations of knowledge. The tension between joy and fear, desire and duty, drives a story that shadows come to life in lyrical, dramatic verse.
The book invites readers to watch the characters navigate loyalty, jealousy, and the pull of new ideas against a strict social order. It blends romance with philosophical debate, using rich imagery of gardens, music, and city views to deepen the emotional stakes.
- A vivid historical setting with vivid scenes on a wedding day and a terrace that seems to glow with late afternoon light
- Intense dialogue that layers personal longing with conflicts about belief and authority
- Poetic drama that drives toward a climactic confrontation between love and ideology
- A blend of romance, philosophy, and ritual in a fast, immersive verse form
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical verse drama, passionate love stories, and works that weave personal emotion with big questions about truth and faith.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book comprises four poetic dramas set in different periods and locations, exploring timeless themes of love, loss, and the human condition. The author, recognized as an accomplished poetic dramatist, captivates readers with vivid portrayals of pivotal moments in the lives of diverse characters. Through these dramas, the author delves into the complexities of human relationships, the pursuit of knowledge, and the search for meaning in a world often marked by suffering and injustice. By skillfully weaving historical and literary contexts into the narratives, the author invites readers to reflect on the enduring nature of human struggles and aspirations. Ultimately, this book offers profound insights into the complexities of the human experience, reminding us of our shared frailties, resilience, and capacity for both love and destruction. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331677888_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331677888
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331677888
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar