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Venice Preserved: A Tragedy in Five Acts

By Thomas Otway

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"Venice Preserved: A Tragedy in Five Acts" by Thomas Otway is a classic play written in the late 17th century. This poignant tragedy explores themes o...

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2007-05-17
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"Venice Preserved: A Tragedy in Five Acts" by Thomas Otway is a classic play written in the late 17th century. This poignant tragedy explores themes of love, betrayal, and political corruption, centered around the character Jaffier, who finds himself entangled in a conspiracy against the Venetian state. The play dives deep into the emotional turmoil of relationships and moral dilemmas faced by its characters. At the start of the play, we witness a heated confrontation between Jaffier and Priuli, Belvidera's father, who accuses Jaffier of treachery for stealing his daughter’s affections. Jaffier, however, defends his actions, claiming he saved Belvidera's life during a shipwreck, which led to their union. The emerging tensions introduce the undercurrent of a larger conspiracy brewing in Venice, hinted at through Jaffier's interactions with his friend Pierre, who suggests that they take a stand against the corrupt governance. This complex mix of personal and political stakes sets the stage for the tragic events to unfold, highlighting the fraught dynamics between love, loyalty, and the oppressive political climate of Venice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Thomas Otway was an English dramatist of the Restoration period, best known for Venice Preserv'd, or A Plot Discover'd (1682).

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