"Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois" by George Chapman is a thrilling exploration of ambition and betrayal, set amidst the dangerous world of French court politics in the early 1600s. The story introduces Bussy D'Ambois, a man caught between his honor and a burning desire for power, who finds himself pulled into the schemes of the French court by Monsieur. As Bussy navigates duels and jealousy, the plays show the constant tension between his personal values and the corrupt world as he seeks fame, leading to a dramatic showdown where the pursuit of greatness carries deadly consequences.
Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois
By George Chapman
Witness one man's fiery quest for greatness as he confronts betrayal and deadly rivalries in the treacherous French court.
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2007-03-24
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About the AuthorGeorge Chapman was an English dramatist, translator and poet. He was a classical scholar whose work shows the influence of Stoicism. William Minto speculated that Chapman is the unnamed Rival Poet of Shakespeare's sonnets. Chapman is seen as an anticipator of the metaphysical poets of the 17th century. He is best remembered for his translations of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and the Homeric Batrachomyomachia.
George Chapman was an English dramatist, translator and poet. He was a classical scholar whose work shows the influence of Stoicism. William Minto speculated that Chapman is the unnamed Rival Poet of Shakespeare's sonnets. Chapman is seen as an anticipator of the metaphysical poets of the 17th century. He is best remembered for his translations of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and the Homeric Batrachomyomachia.
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