Description for Andromaque
Paperback. This classical tragedy was first performed in Paris in 1667. It centres on three characters who strive to conquer love. Translator(s): Korn, E. Num Pages: 102 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 196 x 9. Weight in Grams: 127.
Love? What does ÊloveÊ mean in this fearsome drama? Not much that is affirmative. Not much to heat the heart of a sentimental spectator. It signifies a passion that amounts to illness an alternately aching and frantic desire that cannot be slaked. The three characters who love strive to conquer love by straining their will power to its elastic limits.ÞAnd what does ÊlovedÊ mean here? Not the ecstasy of glowing with selflessness and basking in another's affection but a tormenting burden that cannot be shaken off can only be readjusted to serve as an instrument of convenience ... Read more
Love? What does ÊloveÊ mean in this fearsome drama? Not much that is affirmative. Not much to heat the heart of a sentimental spectator. It signifies a passion that amounts to illness an alternately aching and frantic desire that cannot be slaked. The three characters who love strive to conquer love by straining their will power to its elastic limits.ÞAnd what does ÊlovedÊ mean here? Not the ecstasy of glowing with selflessness and basking in another's affection but a tormenting burden that cannot be shaken off can only be readjusted to serve as an instrument of convenience ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Hal Leonard Corporation United States
Number of pages
102
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781557830210
SKU
V9781557830210
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
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