Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 315 Millay, Edna St. Vincent 1892 1950 Boyd, Nancy Boissevain, Edna St. Vincent Millay Aria da Capo Produced by David Starner, and David Widger "Aria da Capo" by Edna St. Vincent Millay is a play in one act written in the early 20th century. This theatrical work presents a whimsical yet poignant narrative that delves into themes of love, the intricacies of relationships, and the contrast between tragedy and farce. Set within a colorful and metaphorical framework, it intertwines elements of both comedy and seriousness, presenting a unique commentary on human emotions and societal expectations. The story unfolds in a two-part structure, beginning with the main characters, Pierrot and Columbine, engaged in a seemingly trivial dining conversation filled with humor and banter. Their light-hearted interaction is interrupted by Cothurnus, a figure representing the weight of tragedy, who attempts to integrate a more serious tone. Meanwhile, shepherds Thyrsis and Corydon illustrate their own narrative of conflict and disillusionment as they quarrel over imaginary boundaries between themselves and their sheep. The play juxtaposes these two dialogues, ultimately leading to a tragic conclusion where misunderstandings and jealousy culminate in violent circumstances, only to be ignored and transformed back into farce by Pierrot and Columbine. This cyclical structure emphasizes the absurdity of life, a reflection on the human condition wrapped in humor and sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en War -- Drama Didactic drama Shepherds -- Drama Friendship -- Drama Alienation (Social psychology) -- Drama PS Text One Act Plays Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 75539 2025-07-03T05:26:38.042695 text/html 71775 2013-02-07T14:12:34 text/html 97381 2025-07-03T05:26:42.945158 application/epub+zip 96087 2025-07-03T05:26:40.608653 application/epub+zip 79518 2025-07-03T05:26:39.559639 application/epub+zip 181470 2025-07-03T05:26:44.600127 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 173542 2025-07-03T05:26:42.308668 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144334 2022-09-03T08:53:11.161852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 61768 2025-07-03T05:26:37.759663 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 61657 2009-05-31T10:28:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60912 2009-05-31T10:28:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21281 2025-07-03T05:26:44.741119 application/rdf+xml 12192 2025-07-03T05:26:40.037646 image/jpeg 3310 2025-07-03T05:26:39.797628 image/jpeg 23033 2009-05-31T10:29:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 24515 2013-02-07T14:12:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 22878 2009-05-31T10:29:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 94605 2025-07-03T05:26:38.049651 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