The Chaplet of Pan: A Masque (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2022
- Softcover
- New
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Condition: New
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Print on Demand. This book is a captivating masque set in a wood in the gardens of Ugolino, a prince of Capodimonte. The author transports the reader to a world of merriments and mayhem, as the spirit of Pan, the great god, stirs the hearts of mortals and immortals alike on a May Day. Pan, the central character of this whimsical play, brings to life ancient beliefs, and the power of love, challenging the norms of the time. Themes of mortality, love, and living life to the fullest are woven throughout the narrative, as characters dance to the rhythm of Pan's chaplet and fall under its magical spell. With its exploration of the human condition and the transformative power of love, this book offers a timeless theatrical experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
Seller Inventory # 9781331763741_0
- Title
- The Chaplet of Pan: A Masque (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Wallace Rice, Thomas Wood Stevens
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331763746
- ISBN 13
- 9781331763741
- Seller catalogs
- Poetry
A lush, mythic masque set at May Day where gods, mortals, and politics collide in a vivid, song-filled world.
In this dramatic masque, Pan and a radiant cast of Dryads, nymphs, and travelers move through sunlit forests and sea-lit shores as a spring ritual unfolds. The work blends mythic imagery with human longing, exploring how joy and desire intertwine with power and fate. Amid the revels, a magical chaplet becomes a symbol of love, change, and the pull of time.
As rival couples drift through dances and vows, the tension between celebration and control pushes characters toward moments of choice and consequence. The setting fuses lyrical verse with stage action, inviting readers to feel the music, glitter, and pulse of a day when the world seems to tilt toward what may come next.
- Meet Pan, the Dryad, and a chorus of nymphs in a sun-washed, music-filled world
- Experience love, jealousy, and bold dialogue among four on-stage figures
- Observe magic at work through a chaplet and its shifting, spellbound effects
- Feel the tension between revelry and rising threats to power
Ideal for readers of myth-inspired verse drama and historical masque traditions, this work invites you into a lush, theatrical experience where every line carries rhythm and mood.
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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