"The Lamp and the Bell: A Drama In Five Acts" by Edna St. Vincent Millay is a play that unfolds in the fanciful court of Fiori, exploring love, political intrigue, and personal desires within the royal family. At the beginning of the play there is Beatrice, a central character, and other members of the court of Fiori, such as Bianca, Laura, Francesca, and the jester Fidelio, are introduced. The lively dialogue reveals the characters' complex connections amidst Beatrice's ambitions, and the atmosphere skillfully balances jovial moments with serious considerations of devotion and allegiance, setting the stage for potential struggles and inviting readers to become invested in the characters' experiences.
The Lamp and the Bell: A Drama In Five Acts
By Edna St. Vincent Millay
Amidst a royal court, characters navigate a tangled web of love, ambition, and loyalty, setting the stage for dramatic showdowns.
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About the AuthorEdna St. Vincent Millay was an American lyrical poet and playwright. Millay was a renowned social figure and noted feminist in New York City during the Roaring Twenties and beyond. She wrote much of her prose and hackwork verse under the pseudonym Nancy Boyd.
Edna St. Vincent Millay was an American lyrical poet and playwright. Millay was a renowned social figure and noted feminist in New York City during the Roaring Twenties and beyond. She wrote much of her prose and hackwork verse under the pseudonym Nancy Boyd.
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