Project Gutenberg 2012-05-16 Public domain in the USA. 234 Dargan, Olive Tilford 1869 1968 Burke, Fielding Tilford, Olive 12027228 The Mortal Gods, and Other Plays The mortal gods -- A son of Hermes -- Kidmir. Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) "The Mortal Gods and Other Plays" by Olive Tilford Dargan is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. The primary play, titled "The Mortal Gods," focuses on a complex interplay of power, love, and betrayal within the royal court of Assaria, featuring key characters such as Hudibrand, the King, and his daughter Hernda. This collection explores themes of political intrigue and personal conflict against a backdrop of tension between different nations and social classes. The opening of "The Mortal Gods" introduces a richly detailed setting within a royal palace, where King Hudibrand converses with his Prime Minister and various nobles, hinting at impending political unrest. As they discuss matters of state, it becomes evident that there are darker forces at play, with mentions of revolution and treachery. The scene incorporates an intricate dialogue that not only reveals the characters' personalities but also sets the tone for the drama that will unfold, foreshadowing conflicts based on loyalty, ambition, and love, particularly involving Hernda and the complexities of her affections toward the Prince Chartrien and the motivations of Megario, the Governor. This opening sets the stage for a captivating exploration of human frailty amid grand ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 95.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en American drama -- 20th century PS Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 576267 2025-08-16T07:22:43.286469 text/html 602389 2012-05-16T08:07:58 text/html 264106 2025-08-16T07:23:00.981379 application/epub+zip 272084 2025-08-16T07:22:47.740431 application/epub+zip 252648 2025-08-16T07:22:45.838458 application/epub+zip 588219 2025-08-16T07:23:07.876327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 508324 2025-08-16T07:22:59.282387 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 465264 2022-09-18T07:54:07.734932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 451687 2025-08-16T07:22:39.325520 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 451469 2012-05-16T08:07:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 451469 2012-05-16T08:07:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20155 2025-08-16T07:23:08.073324 application/rdf+xml 15115 2025-08-16T07:22:46.476440 image/jpeg 3823 2025-08-16T07:22:46.150434 image/jpeg 165895 2012-05-16T08:07:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 183146 2012-05-16T08:07:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 165793 2012-05-16T08:07:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 257288 2025-08-16T07:22:43.330443 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