Project Gutenberg 2011-08-23 Public domain in the USA. 123 Lee, Vernon 1856 1935 Paget, Violet Ariadne in Mantua: A Romance in Five Acts Produced by Andrea Ball, Christine Bell & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive) "Ariadne in Mantua: A Romance in Five Acts" by Vernon Lee is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century, showcasing elements of romance intertwined with themes of identity and societal constraints. Set against the backdrop of the historical city of Mantua, the play focuses on the profound complexities of human emotions and the struggle between personal desires and societal expectations amidst a richly atmospheric setting. The narrative revolves around Diego, a young singer who is actually a woman in disguise, Magdalen, and her role in reviving the melancholic Duke Ferdinand of Mantua. As she navigates through the court's intrigues, her music acts as both a balm for the Duke and a subtle vector for her feelings. The central plot pivots on her hidden identity and the emotional stakes tied to her past with the Duke during his captivity. As the story unfolds, themes of love, sacrifice, and the dichotomy between impulsive desire and the restraint of duty culminate in a tragic climax, leading Diego/ Magdalen to a dramatic act of self-sacrifice which profoundly affects the Duke and those around him, illustrating the profound loneliness and anguish that shape their relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Man-woman relationships -- Drama Courts and courtiers -- Drama Italy -- Drama PR Text Category: Romance Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 126883 2025-07-15T06:45:26.685037 text/html 104896 2024-04-03T07:58:27 text/html 127274 2025-07-15T06:45:32.899989 application/epub+zip 127559 2025-07-15T06:45:29.886014 application/epub+zip 105441 2025-07-15T06:45:28.731993 application/epub+zip 305059 2025-07-15T06:45:34.940989 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293902 2025-07-15T06:45:32.161007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216783 2022-09-17T05:29:55.595825 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106660 2025-07-15T06:45:26.280034 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 86840 2024-04-03T08:21:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17157 2025-07-15T06:45:35.058986 application/rdf+xml 18544 2025-07-15T06:45:29.215999 image/jpeg 3944 2025-07-15T06:45:28.971007 image/jpeg 126243 2025-07-15T06:45:26.696017 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