King Rene's Daughter: A Danish Lyrical Drama (1850)
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King Rene's Daughter is a Danish lyrical drama written by Henrik Hertz in 1850. The play is set in medieval France and revolves around the story of Iolanthe, the daughter of King Rene of Provence. Iolanthe is blind, and her father is determined to find a suitable husband for her despite her disability. He arranges for several suitors to visit, but Iolanthe rejects them all. However, when a troubadour named Vidal arrives at the court, Iolanthe falls in love with him. Unfortunately, Vidal is already engaged to another woman, and he is also a political enemy of King Rene. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice as the characters navigate their complex relationships and allegiances. The play is known for its beautiful poetry and music, and it has been adapted into several operas and ballets over the years.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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1165370093
ISBN13:9781165370092
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:90 Pages
Weight:0.29 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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