Manfredo by Baron George Gordon Byron Byron
"Manfredo" by Lord Byron is a dramatic work in three acts, likely written in the early 19th century. The play follows the character Manfredo, a tormented nobleman who grapples with profound internal struggles, magic, and the haunting memories of a lost love, Astarte. Through his invocation of spirits and confrontation with his own guilt, the narrative explores themes of despair and the search for redemption. The opening portion of "Manfredo" sets a
dark and introspective tone, introducing Manfredo as he stands alone in a castle at midnight, reflecting on his existential pain. He struggles with the weight of his past decisions and the futility of seeking power over spirits to escape his anguish. The dialogue reveals his turmoil as he calls upon various elemental spirits, seeking the oblivion of his heartbreak and regrets, ultimately discovering that the only thing he truly desires is to forget the torment of his own existence. This opening invites the audience into a world of supernatural elements intertwined with deep emotional conflict, making clear that the journey ahead will be one of introspection and haunting consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824 |
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| Title |
Manfredo Drama en tres actos |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manfred |
| Credits | Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Paz Barrios and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by gallica (Biblioth que nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10821 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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