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In this notes "THE BLENDING"--of alternate prose and verse--"is not unknown in various countries." Thus in Dr. Steere's Swahili Tales (London, 1870), p. vii. we read: "It is a constant characteristic of popular native tales to have a sort of burden, which all join in singing. Frequently the skeleton of the story seems to be contained in these snatches of singing, which the story-teller connects by an extemporized account of the intervening history . . . Almost all these stories had sung parts, and of some…-
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The Song-Story of Aucassin and Nicolete ends not in tragedy but in fulfillment, with love triumphing after trials that tested its depth. Nicolete, having endured separation and hardship, takes it upon herself to prepare for a reunion not just with words but with grace and presence. She bathes, rests, and seeks out healers and herbalists, those wise in the secret arts of roots and oils. With their help, she creates a salve, one touched by tradition and healing lore, which makes her skin gleam with renewed…
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Introduction to Aucassin and Nicolete begins not with lofty claims, but with quiet distinction. This poetic work, unlike many literary relics from the same era, has endured across centuries without losing its charm or originality. Blending prose with verse, it introduces a narrative form called the cante-fable, which doesn’t merely tell a story but performs it. Where most medieval texts lean toward morality tales or courtly grandeur, this piece feels more personal, intimate, and occasionally ironic. It…-
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Scene II — The Lady of Lyons
Scene II of The Lady of Lyons reveals a turning point where emotions are no longer restrained by social expectations, but instead, rush forward with urgent clarity. Pauline, caught between love and obligation, prepares to sacrifice her happiness to preserve her family’s dignity. Though surrounded by opulence and outward reassurance, she cannot ignore the emptiness that shadows her decision. Her marriage to Beauseant, arranged to rescue her father from disgrace, feels less like a noble act and more like a…-
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Scene I — The Lady of Lyons
Scene I of The Lady of Lyons Act V opens on the bustling streets of Lyons, painted with the passage of time and the shadow of unresolved love. It’s been over two years since Pauline and Melnotte’s lives were torn apart by pride and deception. Now, the once-humble soldier Paul Melnotte has become Colonel Morier, a hero honored for valor, yet still haunted by the question of loyalty in love. As conversations among military officers orbit around his courage and mystery, they also hint at a deeper…-
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Scene III — The Lady of Lyons
Scene III brings readers into a space charged with quiet tension and unspoken truths. At Melnotte’s humble cottage, the weight of regret lingers like morning mist. He is not the proud dreamer he once was but a man reshaped by his mistakes and desire for redemption. Though his plan to secure Pauline’s release through divorce is resolute, his heart remains divided—yearning for her forgiveness while accepting he may never earn it. The widow, his mother, offers gentle wisdom rather than judgment. Her…-
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Scene IV — The Lady of Lyons
Scene IV ushers the audience into a world delicately balanced between illusion and revelation, where truths long veiled come to light in the intimacy of a humble cottage. Pauline arrives, cloaked in expectation, believing herself to be the wife of a prince, only to be greeted by Melnotte’s modest home and his gentle, unassuming mother. Her confusion is immediate and profound, as the hospitality shown is at odds with the grandeur she envisioned. The warmth from the Widow is misread as gratitude for past…-
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Scene V — The Lady of Lyons
Scene V drapes its tension in twilight and moonlight, revealing a turning point not with action, but with quiet conversations laced with implication. The modest exterior of the Golden Leon becomes the unlikely backdrop where falsehoods begin to unravel. The landlord and Janet, though common in status, share a sharp-eyed view of the guests' shifting behaviors. Their amused chatter captures the absurdity of Melnotte’s elevated act, noting how sudden grandeur does not mask unfamiliarity. Pauline’s aloof…-
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Scene VI — The Lady of Lyons
Scene VI unveils the emotional and moral tightening of a scheme that was meant to amuse revenge but has grown dangerously real for its participants. At its center lies Pauline, caught between her longing for an elevated life and the sincerity of a love born from fiction. The appeal of a prince’s affection clouds her judgment, pushing her to accept the grandeur offered without questioning its origins. Her family, equally dazzled by the idea of royal alliance, overlooks every inconsistency in favor of…-
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Scene VII — The Lady of Lyons
Scene VII enters with a subtle but sharp portrayal of manipulation, where revenge is masked as opportunity. Beauseant and Glavis, fueled by bruised pride, begin to sketch a scheme that relies on Melnotte's vulnerability. His affection for Pauline becomes their weapon, not just to humiliate him, but to drag her into scandal under the pretense of romance. Their conversation dances between calculation and cruelty, never veering from their shared belief that class and status should dictate love. Employing…-
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