Publisher's Synopsis
The Florentines is a play written by Maurice V. Samuels. The play is set in Florence, Italy during the Renaissance period and follows the story of a group of Florentine citizens who are caught up in a political and social upheaval. The play explores themes of power, love, loyalty, and betrayal as the characters navigate the complex political landscape of their city. The main character, Lorenzo de' Medici, is a powerful ruler who must balance his desire for power with his love for a woman named Lucrezia. As the play progresses, the characters must make difficult choices as they face the consequences of their actions. The Florentines is a richly detailed play that offers a vivid portrayal of Renaissance Italy and the complex relationships between its citizens. It is a compelling story that will keep readers engaged until the very end.1904. A three-act play that takes place in Florence in the year 1545. Two of the characters include Benvenuto Cellini at age forty five and Cosimo De Medici, the Duke of Florence. Act I, Scene I opens in the dining-hall in the house of Jacopo Pontormo, a painter, in Florence. It is about four in the afternoon. In gay attire, all (Pontormo and his guests) are seated about a table. The repast completed, a servant is kept busy refilling glasses. Discovered: Jacopo Pontormo, Giovan Battista, young and lighthearted. Alfonso Da Trotti, a gallant of sixty. Lelio Torello, the husband of an intellectual woman. Baccio Bandinello, cold and precise.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.
