| Author |
Guérin de Bouscal, 1613?-1657 |
| Title |
La mort de Brute et de Porcie; Ou, La vengeance de la mort de César: Tragédie
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"La mort de Brute et de Porcie; Ou, La vengeance de la mort de César: Tragédie" by Guérin de Bouscal is a historical tragedy written in the early 17th century. The work focuses on the events surrounding the death of Julius Caesar and the subsequent consequences, incorporating themes of honor, justice, and the conflict between republicanism and tyranny. The main characters include Brutus, a principal conspirator in Caesar’s assassination, and Porcia, his fiercely loyal wife. The opening of this tragedy sets the stage for an imminent conflict amongst Roman factions following the assassination of Julius Caesar. Brutus grapples with the moral weight of his actions and the ensuing chaos in Rome, as he calls upon his allies to rally against the tyranny represented by Mark Antony and Octavius. Porcia displays her strength and determination, insisting she should fight alongside Brutus. This conflict between love and duty against a turbulent political backdrop introduces the central themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle for power that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French drama -- 17th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19454 |
| Release Date |
Oct 3, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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