Publisher's Synopsis
Lucrezia Borgia: A Tragedy is a play written by the renowned French author Victor Hugo in 1847. The play is based on the life of Lucrezia Borgia, the infamous daughter of Pope Alexander VI who was known for her beauty, intelligence, and political prowess. The play begins with Lucrezia's marriage to the Duke of Ferrara, Alfonso d'Este. However, their marriage is not a happy one, as Lucrezia is still in love with her former lover, Gennaro. The plot thickens when Lucrezia's brother, Cesare, becomes jealous of Gennaro and decides to poison him. As the play progresses, Lucrezia becomes increasingly aware of the corruption and deceit within her family and the political world around her. She is torn between her loyalty to her family and her love for Gennaro, ultimately leading to a tragic and dramatic conclusion. Hugo's play explores themes of love, power, corruption, and betrayal. It is a gripping and emotional portrayal of one of history's most fascinating and controversial figures.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.
