Count Alarcos a Tragedy
A political thriller set in 19th century Spain, where the protagonist, Lord Cumnor, becomes embroiled in a conspiracy to overthrow the government. As he delves deeper into the plot, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. Will he be able to stop the tragedy from unfolding, or will he become its latest victim?
By Benjamin Disraeli · First published 1823 · Genre: Tragedy, Historical Fiction, Romance · 18 chapters · 36,770 words
First lines
DRAMATIS PERSONAE THE KING OF CASTILLE. COUNT ALARCOS, a Prince of the Blood. COUNT OF SIDONIA. COUNT OF LEON. PRIOR OF BURGOS. ORAN, a Moor. FERDINAND, a PAGE. GUZMAN JACA, a BRAVO. GRAUS, the Keeper of a Posada. SOLISA, Infanta of Castille, only child of the King. FLORIMONDE, Countess Alarcos. FLIX, a Hostess. Courtiers, Pages, Chamberlains, Bravos, and Priests.
A Street in Burgos; the Cathedral in the distance.
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Count Alarcos a Tragedy is listed on Textopian as a play by Benjamin Disraeli, dated 1823 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Benjamin Disraeli
- Date: 1823 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Tragedy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama
- Length: 36,770 words
- Structure: 18 chapters, 1,134 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Tragedy — The title itself indicates the tragic nature of the book. The plot involves a struggle of power, love, and sacrifice, all elements commonly associated with tragic narratives.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical setting - Medieval Spain, and involves count Alarcos, a figure from Spanish history. Hence, the genre of historical fiction is a major part of this book.
- Romance — There is a strong theme of romantic love that plays out tragically between the main characters. The plot includes elements of romantic affection and personal sacrifice, which are central to this genre.
- Drama — The book is full of emotional conflicts, betrayals, and power struggles characteristic of dramatic stories. It's essentially a dramatic narrative interweaved with personal and political conflicts.
Tags
Tragedy · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Political Intrigue · Romance · Espionage · Murder Mystery · Victorian Era · England · Noble Class · Power Struggles · Family Drama
Contents
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV