Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 146 Swinburne, Algernon Charles 1837 1909 Maitland, Thomas Maitland, A. C. (Algernon Charles) Swinburne, Algernon C. The Duke of Gandia Transcribed from the 1908 Chatto and Windus edition by David Price "The Duke of Gandia" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Rome during the late 15th century and explores themes of power, betrayal, and familial strife within the Borgia family, particularly focusing on the fraught relationships among Pope Alexander VI and his sons, Cæsar and Francesco Borgia. The play offers a vivid portrayal of the political and moral complexities of the era, reflecting on the nature of ambition and the consequences of desire. The story centers on Cæsar Borgia, a charismatic yet morally ambiguous character, who grapples with the rivalry and tension between himself and his brother Francesco. As the plot progresses, Cæsar, driven by a desire for power, orchestrates the assassination of Francesco, believing it to be the means to secure his ambitions. The play explores the darker aspects of human nature, the conflicts of loyalty, and the inevitable downfall that accompanies unchecked ambition. The tragic downfall of the family is underscored by their tumultuous dynamics, culminating in a poignant reflection on love, guilt, and the consequences of their actions, all set within the opulent yet perilous world of the Vatican. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 92.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en English drama Alexander VI, Pope, 1431-1503 -- Drama Borgia family -- Drama Borgia, Cesare, 1476?-1507 -- Drama Borgia, Lucrezia, 1480-1519 -- Drama Italy -- History -- Drama PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 68199 2025-08-03T06:14:06.683067 text/html 67711 2014-07-31T02:17:57 text/html 94476 2025-08-03T06:14:11.784042 application/epub+zip 93708 2025-08-03T06:14:09.200071 application/epub+zip 86919 2025-08-03T06:14:08.085069 application/epub+zip 174886 2025-08-03T06:14:13.510058 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166224 2025-08-03T06:14:11.129049 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142575 2022-09-03T09:51:16.528029 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 51704 2025-08-03T06:14:06.283078 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51423 2014-07-31T02:17:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19946 2025-08-03T06:14:13.632051 application/rdf+xml 10807 2025-08-03T06:14:08.580062 image/jpeg 2852 2025-08-03T06:14:08.332057 image/jpeg 17003 2014-07-31T02:19:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 18959 2014-07-31T02:19:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 93037 2025-08-03T06:14:06.690070 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