Persephone: A Masque (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163706992)

Persephone: A Masque is a play written by Isaac Flagg. The story is based on the Greek myth of Persephone, the daughter of Zeus and Demeter who was abducted by Hades and taken to the underworld. The play is a masque, a form of theater popular in the 16th and 17th centuries that combines music, dance, and drama.In Persephone: A Masque, the audience is transported to the underworld where they witness the struggle between Demeter and Hades for the fate of Persephone. The play features a cast of characters including Persephone, Demeter, Hades, and various gods and goddesses.The masque is a celebration of the power and beauty of nature, and the importance of the changing seasons. It explores themes of love, loss, and the cycle of life and death. The play is rich in symbolism and allegory, and is a tribute to the enduring legacy of Greek mythology.Persephone: A Masque is a classic work of literature that has been performed and studied for centuries. It is a timeless tale that continues to captivate audiences today.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: Isaac Flagg
ISBN-10: 116370699X
ISBN-13: 9781163706992
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d