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Set in 15th-century Venice, the play delves into the conflict faced by Francesco Foscari, the Doge, as he grapples with his responsibilities and his love for his son, Jacopo, accused of murder and treason. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for power permeate the narrative, culminating in Jacopo's tragic exile and death in prison. Celebrated for its vivid depiction of Venetian society and deep emotional complexity, this work is regarded as one of Mary Russell Mitford's finest achievements.
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Foscari, Mary Russell Mitford
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Foscari
- Subtitle
- A Tragedy (1826)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mary Russell Mitford
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 84
- ISBN13
- 9781436851305
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Set in 15th-century Venice, the play delves into the conflict faced by Francesco Foscari, the Doge, as he grapples with his responsibilities and his love for his son, Jacopo, accused of murder and treason. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for power permeate the narrative, culminating in Jacopo's tragic exile and death in prison. Celebrated for its vivid depiction of Venetian society and deep emotional complexity, this work is regarded as one of Mary Russell Mitford's finest achievements.