Massacre At Paris (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419133114)

Massacre At Paris is a historical drama written by Christopher Marlowe. The play is set in 16th century France during the reign of King Charles IX. It portrays the events leading up to the infamous St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 1572, where thousands of Protestants were killed by Catholics. The play centers around the characters of the Duke of Guise, a Catholic leader, and the Protestant leader, Admiral Coligny. The Duke of Guise plots to eliminate Coligny, believing that his influence over the King is a threat to Catholicism. The King, who is easily manipulated by those around him, is torn between his loyalty to Coligny and his desire to please the Duke of Guise.As tensions rise between the two factions, the play builds towards the inevitable massacre. The violence unfolds on stage, with the brutal murder of Coligny and the subsequent slaughter of Protestants throughout the city of Paris. Marlowe's play is a powerful exploration of religious conflict and political intrigue. It delves into the motivations of those who perpetrate violence in the name of religion, and the devastating consequences that result. Massacre At Paris is a gripping and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with audiences today.QUEENE MOTHER. My noble sonne, and princely Duke of Guise, Now have we got the fatall stragling deere, Within the compasse of a deadly toyle, And as we late decreed we may perfourme.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Christopher Marlowe
ISBN-10: 141913311X
ISBN-13: 9781419133114
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.14d