Publisher's Synopsis
Pietro of Siena: A Drama is a play written by Stephen Phillips and published in 1910. The play is set in medieval Italy and follows the story of Pietro, a young artist who falls in love with a noblewoman named Violante. Despite the class differences between them, Pietro and Violante become deeply attached to each other. However, their love is challenged by the jealousy and scheming of a powerful nobleman named Guido. Guido is determined to keep Pietro and Violante apart, and he will stop at nothing to achieve his goal. The play is filled with dramatic twists and turns as the characters navigate the complex social and political landscape of medieval Italy. Ultimately, Pietro of Siena is a story of love, betrayal, and the struggle for power in a time of great upheaval. Phillips' writing is rich and poetic, and the play is a masterpiece of early 20th-century drama.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.
