Publisher's Synopsis
""The Duke of Gandia"" is a play written by Algernon Charles Swinburne, an English poet, playwright, and critic. The play is a historical drama that tells the story of Francisco de Borja, the Duke of Gandia, who was a Spanish nobleman and a member of the powerful Borja family. The play is set in Renaissance Italy and Spain and explores themes of power, corruption, love, and redemption. The story follows the Duke of Gandia as he struggles with his conscience and his duty to his family and his country. He is torn between his love for his wife, Leonor, and his loyalty to his father, the powerful Pope Alexander VI. As he rises to power and becomes a cardinal, he is forced to confront the sins of his family and the corrupt practices of the Catholic Church. Swinburne's play is known for its poetic language, its vivid imagery, and its exploration of complex moral and ethical issues. It was first published in 1876 and has since been adapted for the stage and screen. ""The Duke of Gandia"" is a compelling work of historical fiction that offers a nuanced portrayal of one of the most fascinating figures of the Renaissance era.ALEXANDER I believe thou liest not. Girl, the day Looks pale before thy glory. Brow, cheek, eye, Lips, throat, and bosom, thou dost overshine All womanhood man ever worshipped. Once I held thy mother fairest born of all That ever turned old Rome to heaven. Thou hast read Her golden Horace?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.
