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The Tragedy of King Lewis the Sixteenth
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Set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, the play explores the tragic life of King Louis XVI, linking his fate to a historical promise made by his ancestor, Louis XIV, to consecrate France to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This unfulfilled vow is portrayed as a catalyst for the ensuing chaos, culminating in Louis XVI's downfall and execution. Drawing parallels to Greek tragedies, the narrative delves into themes of divine retribution and the consequences of ancestral sins, reflecting on the moral and spiritual dimensions of leadership and legacy.
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The Tragedy of King Lewis the Sixteenth, David Lane
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Tragedy of King Lewis the Sixteenth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Lane
- Publisher
- David P Lane
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 174
- ISBN13
- 9780692079331
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, the play explores the tragic life of King Louis XVI, linking his fate to a historical promise made by his ancestor, Louis XIV, to consecrate France to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This unfulfilled vow is portrayed as a catalyst for the ensuing chaos, culminating in Louis XVI's downfall and execution. Drawing parallels to Greek tragedies, the narrative delves into themes of divine retribution and the consequences of ancestral sins, reflecting on the moral and spiritual dimensions of leadership and legacy.