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Marlowe, Christopher
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Marloe, Christopher
Marlo, Christopher
Marlow, Christopher
The Tragedy of Dido Queene of Carthage
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dido,_Queen_of_Carthage_(play)
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"The Tragedy of Dido Queen of Carthage" by Christopher Marlowe and Thomas Nash is a play written in the late 16th century. This work explores themes of love, betrayal, and destiny through the tragic story of Dido, the Queen of Carthage, as she encounters the Trojan hero Aeneas after he is shipwrecked on her shores. The narrative delves into Dido's passionate love for Aeneas and the ensuing conflict that arises from his fate to continue his journey to Italy. At the start of the play, we are introduced to various gods interacting with one another, particularly Jupiter and Venus, who discuss the fates of Aeneas and Dido. Aeneas arrives, weary from his journey, and is warmly received by Dido, who is immediately enchanted by his presence. As the story unfolds, Dido expresses her longing and adoration for Aeneas, while Aeneas remains torn between his desire for Dido and his obligations dictated by fate. This dynamic sets the stage for the dramatic tension that will follow, as their love faces insurmountable challenges due to divine interference and the weight of destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Tragedies (Drama)
Dido (Legendary character) -- Drama
Queens -- Carthage (Extinct city) -- Drama
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: British Literature
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