The great Galeoto; Folly or saintliness : two plays done from the verse of José Echegaray into English prose by Hannah Lynch

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Echegaray, José, 1832-1916

Contributor:

Lynch, Hannah, 1859-1904

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Great Galeoto; Folly or Saintliness" by José Echegaray is a dramatic work that consists of two plays, first translated into English prose by Hannah Lynch, written in the late 19th century. The plays explore profound social and moral issues, challenging the audience to reflect on the nature of love, loyalty, and the human condition. Central to the story is Don Julian, whose relationships with those around him-especially his wife Teodora and his charge, the young Ernest-spark themes of affection, duty, and the complexities of honor. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the central characters in Don Julian's home. Teodora expresses her affection for her husband and her concern for their friend Ernest, who struggles with his sense of indebtedness and purpose. Don Julian reveals his intention to help Ernest find a way to support himself and distance from the sense of humiliation derived from his reliance on them. However, lurking beneath the surface is the tension of societal perceptions and rumors about their relationships, which are heightened by the entrance of Doña Mercedes, who brings alarming news about the gossipy nature of their society. This opening sets the stage for complex interplays of love, morality, and societal judgment that will unfold throughout the dramatic narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by KD Weeks, ellinora, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Translation of: Gran Galeoto; and, O locura o santidad.

Release date is 2017-11-17