"The Mortal Gods and Other Plays" by Olive Tilford Dargan is a compilation of theatrical dramas set in the early 1900s, with the centerpiece being "The Mortal Gods," a narrative weaving together elements of authority, affection, and deceit within the majestic courts of Assaria, spotlighting personas like Hudibrand, the reigning monarch, and his offspring, Hernda. These dramas peer into realms of political schemes and private battles, all set against the backdrop of mounting tensions between countries and societal echelons; its opening scene unfolds within the opulent walls of a royal residence, illuminating King Hudibrand in conversation with his Chief Advisor and aristocratic figures, hinting at brewing political turmoil, darker motives with mentions of uprising and betrayal, intricate dialogues that offer a glimpse into each character's true nature while foretelling disputes arising from unwavering devotion, inflated aspirations, and passionate entanglements, especially those surrounding Hernda, her feelings for Prince Chartrien, and the machinations of Megario, the Governor.
The Mortal Gods, and Other Plays
By Olive Tilford Dargan
Amidst royal courts and political intrigue, discover a realm where love and betrayal decide the fate of kings and nations.
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About the AuthorOlive Tilford Dargan was a writer and a poet. Her early works revolved around mountain poetry. Her works like: The Cycle's Rim, Lute and Furrow, Highland Annals were inspired from her love of mountains and nature. Later in her career, she published novels that focuses on racism, sexism, and fascism through her feminist visions of political activism and romanticism. Her most notable works were Call Home the Heart and A Stone Came Rolling which were written as part of her Gastonia novels.
Olive Tilford Dargan was a writer and a poet. Her early works revolved around mountain poetry. Her works like: The Cycle's Rim, Lute and Furrow, Highland Annals were inspired from her love of mountains and nature. Later in her career, she published novels that focuses on racism, sexism, and fascism through her feminist visions of political activism and romanticism. Her most notable works were Call Home the Heart and A Stone Came Rolling which were written as part of her Gastonia novels.
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