| Author |
Dekker, Thomas, 1572?-1632 |
| Title |
The Noble Spanish Soldier
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This etext was produced by John Price, University College Worcester, UK
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| Summary |
"The Noble Spanish Soldier" by Thomas Dekker is a dramatic work likely written in the early 17th century. This play intertwines themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for honor, centering around complex character dynamics between nobility and common soldiers, particularly through the lens of revenge and political treachery. The main character is Balthazar, a Spanish soldier whose sense of honor is challenged by the deceitful court; he finds himself caught in a web of conflicting loyalties. The opening of the play introduces the King of Spain who is distressed by his adulterous actions and is determined to resolve the consequences of his decision to marry an Italian queen, despite a previous contract with Onaelia. Through discussions with his advisors, his internal conflict regarding loyalty, power, and desire become apparent. Meanwhile, Onaelia mourns her dishonor and seeks justice, Ultimately, the introduction sets the stage for the ensuing power struggles and the moral dilemmas faced by Balthazar and others as they navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and personal vendettas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Spain -- Court and courtiers -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16753 |
| Release Date |
Sep 26, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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