12 Results with the "Romantic Melodrama" genre
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SCENE II.-The Lady of Lyons
In "The Lady of Lyons; Or, Love and Pride," despair and duty collide as Pauline faces a harrowing choice to save her father, M. Deschapelles, from bankruptcy through a loveless marriage to Beauseant. Desperate, she grapples with the loss of her true love and the weight of her father's salvation, resigning herself to her fate with a poignant farewell to the prospect of genuine love. On the day meant to seal Pauline's grim pact, a mix of anticipation and sorrow pervades. Mme. Deschapelles naïvely…-
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SCENE I -The Lady of Lyons
In Act V of "The Lady of Lyons; Or, Love and Pride," the scene unfolds two and a half years after the events of Act IV, in the streets of Lyons. The scene begins with officers greeting Damas, now a General, and expressing their curiosity about the enigmatic Morier, a colonel and hero of Lodi, admired for his rapid rise in the French army. Morier, revealed to be in Lyons with Damas, is on a personal quest regarding a love interest, seeking a "constant woman." Amidst the officers' departure, Damas…-
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SCENE III -The Lady of Lyons
The fourth act of "The Lady of Lyons; Or, Love and Pride" begins with Melnotte at his cottage, reflecting on his remorse for deceiving Pauline and resolving to arrange a divorce. His mother, the Widow, consoles him, emphasizing that his intentions to repent and atone for his actions will ultimately restore his pride and honor. Despite her heartbreak, Pauline struggles with her feelings towards Melnotte, torn between anger and the vestiges of her affection for him. The narrative unfolds as Melnotte plans…-
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SCENE IV -The Lady of Lyons
In this chapter, we find ourselves in a poignant moment at Claude Melnotte's modest cottage, where his mother, filled with anticipation and pride, prepares to warmly welcome her son and Pauline. As they arrive, the disparities between Pauline's expectations and reality begin to unfold. Mistaking Melnotte's mother's familiarity for appreciation of a past kindness, Pauline's confusion escalates. The equilibrium of pride and love that brought them to this threshold crumbles as Melnotte's deceit becomes…-
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SCENE V -The Lady of Lyons
In Act III, Scene I of "The Lady of Lyons; Or, Love and Pride," the story unfolds outside the Golden Leon at twilight, transitioning to moonlight. The landlord and his daughter, Janet, exit the inn, amused by Claude Melnotte's sudden elevation to nobility due to his carriage breaking down at their establishment. Their conversation hints at an air of superiority assumed by guests, particularly a young lady, likely Pauline, who inquires about the quality of their best room with disdain. Shortly after,…-
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SCENE VI -The Lady of Lyons
Act II of "The Lady of Lyons" deepens the web of deceit woven by Beauseant and Glavis, exploiting the aspirations of Pauline and her family for nobility. Beauseant's plot harnesses the allure of a fabricated Prince of Como to entrap Pauline, luring her and her family with the grandeur of aristocracy. Convincing them of the prince's incognito status to evade political persecution, they readily accept the suitor, unaware of the truth behind his identity. The impersonator, Melnotte, a gardener's son, driven…-
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SCENE VII -The Lady of Lyons
In this chapter of "The Lady of Lyons; Or, Love and Pride," we delve into the scheming minds of Beauseant and Glavis, who hatch a plan for revenge by exploiting Claude Melnotte's love for Pauline. Finding delight in the potential humiliation of Melnotte and the ensnaring of Pauline, they contemplate the financial logistics of their plan, deciding to employ Beauseant's valet to manage the fictitious elevation of Melnotte to princely status. Their conversation is briefly interrupted by their concern for…-
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SCENE VIII -The Lady of Lyons
In "The Lady of Lyons; Or, Love and Pride," the narrative opens with reflections on love and pride's interplay within rural French society, focusing on Pauline's lofty aspirations, contrasted against the local men's frustrations, particularly those of Beauseant. Beauseant, a wealthy but spurned suitor of Pauline, reveals his anguish over being rejected due to his lack of a noble title, a prerequisite for Pauline who dreams of marrying nobility, despite the social upheavals of the Revolution that have…-
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SCENE IX -The Lady of Lyons
In the opening act of "The Lady of Lyons; Or, Love and Pride," we are introduced to a setting rich in the opulence and social dynamics of Lyons. The scene is set in the household of M. Deschappelles, where we encounter Pauline, reclining on a sofa, attended to by her maid, Marian, in a room adorned with flowers and notes symbolizing her allure and popularity. Madame Deschapelles, overseeing the scene, engages in a conversation that underscores the theme of beauty and marriageability as assets in the…-
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PREFACE.
In the preface to "The Lady of Lyons; Or, Love and Pride," the author shares the inspiration and objectives behind the creation of the drama. Originating from a faint memory of the story "The Bellows-Mender," the drama takes a different turn with significantly altered incidents and completely reimagined characters. The selection of the French Republic era as the backdrop serves to anchor the narrative's plausibility, highlighting a time of societal upheaval and blurring of class distinctions. This period…-
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