Maria Stuart Skotlannissa by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
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| Author | Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910 |
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| Title | Maria Stuart Skotlannissa |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Maria Stuart Skotlannissa" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a historical drama written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the tumultuous life of Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, and explores her political struggles, relationships, and the court intrigues of the time, including her complex relationship with her husband, Henry Darnley. Key characters include Mary, Darnley, and prominent figures from the Scottish nobility. At the start of the play, a lavish celebration is underway in the great hall of Holyrood Palace, where Mary Stuart dances amidst the festivities. However, the atmosphere is tense as critics of her reign, including prominent nobles like Lord Lindsay and Andrew Kerr, whisper accusations against her and her confidant, David Rizzio. Darnley, interprets the situation with jealousy and suspicion towards Rizzio, leading to an emotional confrontation that hints at the brewing political conflicts and personal rivalries that will unfold throughout the narrative. The opening scene sets the stage for the drama and intrigue surrounding Mary's rule and her eventual downfall. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37847 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 17 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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