Project Gutenberg 1998-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 355 Marlowe, Christopher 1564 1593 Marloe, Christopher Marlo, Christopher Marlow, Christopher Massacre at Paris Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Massacre_at_Paris Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "Massacre at Paris" by Christopher Marlowe is a historical play written in the late 16th century. This work is a dramatic representation of the political and religious turmoil surrounding the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in France, which saw the violent extermination of Huguenots (French Protestants) at the hands of Catholics. The play explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the catastrophic impact of religious conflict on society. The narrative unfolds in the politically charged atmosphere of France, detailing the treacherous plots surrounding key figures such as King Charles IX, the Duke of Guise, and King Henry of Navarre. Characters engage in a power struggle driven by their ambitions and religious affiliations, culminating in brutal acts of violence as the Duke of Guise orchestrates the massacre with the support of the Queen Mother. Ultimately, the play captures the chaos and moral ambiguities of a nation torn apart by the violent clash of ideologies, painting a vivid picture of desperation and tragedy as the characters navigate their fateful choices. The gripping tale reflects both the historical events of the era and the enduring human conflicts that arise from the dual passions of power and faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Guise, Henri, duc de, 1550-1588 -- Drama Saint Bartholomew's Day, Massacre of, France, 1572 -- Drama Tragedies (Drama) Historical drama PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 103084 2025-08-01T10:00:16.538118 text/html 98157 2013-01-18T09:50:58 text/html; charset=us-ascii 33320 2013-01-18T09:51:44 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 107036 2025-08-01T10:00:22.984108 application/epub+zip 108198 2025-08-01T10:00:19.540114 application/epub+zip 94932 2025-08-01T10:00:18.239165 application/epub+zip 232899 2025-08-01T10:00:25.004141 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 228456 2025-08-01T10:00:22.318128 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200312 2022-09-01T11:13:05.933463 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 90989 2025-08-01T10:00:16.264163 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 90784 2008-08-26T13:06:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32226 2008-08-26T13:07:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19589 2025-08-01T10:00:25.137098 application/rdf+xml 14563 2025-08-01T10:00:18.878135 image/jpeg 3706 2025-08-01T10:00:18.620114 image/jpeg 105983 2025-08-01T10:00:16.547137 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia