Atalanta in Calydon

"Atalanta in Calydon" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a tragic play that takes place in ancient Calydon, where the land suffers under a goddess's curse and a monstrous boar’s rampage. The story revolves around Meleager, his mother Althaea, and the heroine Atalanta as they confront a web of fate, love, and honor. Althaea is haunted by a dream connecting her son's life to a burning brand, setting a tone of impending doom. When Atalanta joins the hunt for the boar, it ignites conflicts among the hunters, ultimately leading to a tragic series of events fueled by vengeance, passion, and the powerful bonds and burdens of family duty.