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Set in a 17th-century German town, the play weaves a tale of love, revenge, and mortality through the character of Wolfram, who seeks vengeance for his father's death. His love for Maria complicates matters as she becomes the focus of desire for others. Rich in dark humor and macabre imagery, the narrative delves into themes of madness and human desire, portraying life as a tragic comedy influenced by death's cruel jest. Celebrated as a Gothic masterpiece, the work showcases Beddoes' poetic language and intricate character dynamics.
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Death's Jest-Book, Thomas Lovell Beddoes
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Death's Jest-Book
- Subtitle
- Or the Fool's Tragedy (1850)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Lovell Beddoes
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 184
- ISBN13
- 9781436819466
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- Set in a 17th-century German town, the play weaves a tale of love, revenge, and mortality through the character of Wolfram, who seeks vengeance for his father's death. His love for Maria complicates matters as she becomes the focus of desire for others. Rich in dark humor and macabre imagery, the narrative delves into themes of madness and human desire, portraying life as a tragic comedy influenced by death's cruel jest. Celebrated as a Gothic masterpiece, the work showcases Beddoes' poetic language and intricate character dynamics.