Plays and Lyrics

"Plays and Lyrics" by Cale Young Rice is a blend of dramatic art and lyrical verse from the early 1900s. Showcasing the debut play "Yolanda of Cyprus," paired with both new and familiar poems, it explores powerful human emotions in a world of love and honor that drives the collection. The scene of "Yolanda of Cyprus" unfolds in Lusignan Castle, Cyprus, where characters meet amid a difficult atmosphere of love and allegiance. As Olympio arrives with a message from Lord Amaury, secrets start to come out while Yolanda, raised by Berengere, wrestles with her growing affection for Amaury, further complicated by her connection to Baron Camarin, who is also navigating romantic and political problems, setting the scene for an emotional story where characters must work through their desires and concerns within intricate webs of connected relationships.