Venice Preserved: A Tragedy: Play Guide and Free Edition
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Venice Preserved: A Tragedy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Otway, Thomas (1652–1685).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Venice Preserved: A Tragedy" by Thomas Otway is a tragedy first staged in 1682. In Venice, an impoverished nobleman named Jaffeir secretly marries Belvidera, whose senator father has disowned her. Drawn into a conspiracy against the Venetian Senate by his friend Pierre, Jaffeir becomes entangled in a web of betrayal, honor, and revenge. As political intrigue collides with personal loyalty, Jaffeir must navigate impossible choices between his wife, his friend, and his conscience—decisions that will lead to devastating consequences for all involved.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Venice Preserved: A Tragedy
- Author credits: Otway, Thomas (1652–1685)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English drama -- Restoration, 1660-1700
- Tragedies (Drama)
- Venice (Italy) -- History -- 1508-1797 -- Drama
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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