Marie Antoinette: A Drama in a Prologue, Five Acts, and Epilogue

Marie Antoinette: A Drama In A Prologue, Five Acts, And Epilogue is a play written by Italian playwright Paolo Giacometti. The play is centered around the life of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France before the French Revolution. The play is divided into a prologue, five acts, and an epilogue. The prologue sets the stage for the play and introduces the main characters. The first act begins with Marie Antoinette's arrival in France as a young bride to Louis XVI. The play then follows her life in the French court and her struggles to adapt to the rigid traditions and expectations of the French monarchy. Throughout the play, Marie Antoinette is portrayed as a sympathetic character who is misunderstood by those around her. The play explores her relationships with her husband, Louis XVI, and her close friend, the Princesse de Lamballe. The play also delves into the political turmoil of the time and the growing unrest among the French people.The final act of the play focuses on Marie Antoinette's imprisonment during the French Revolution and her eventual execution. The epilogue reflects on the impact of her life and legacy.Overall, Marie Antoinette: A Drama In A Prologue, Five Acts, And Epilogue is a poignant and dramatic portrayal of the life of one of history's most fascinating figures. Giacometti's play offers a unique perspective on Marie Antoinette's life, exploring her humanity and complexity in a way that is both moving and insightful.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.