A Thousand Years Ago: A Romance of the Orient by Percy MacKaye

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Author MacKaye, Percy, 1875-1956
Author of introduction, etc. Hamilton, Clayton Meeker, 1881-1946
LoC No. 14000905
Title A Thousand Years Ago: A Romance of the Orient
Series Title The Drama League series of plays, v. 2
Note Reading ease score: 75.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Thousand Years Ago: A Romance of the Orient" by Percy MacKaye is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. This original comedy draws inspiration from Persian romance, particularly the themes found in "The Thousand and One Tales," exploring love, identity, and the clash between romance and reality. The opening features a rich tapestry of characters, including the conflicted Princess Turandot, the noble yet disguised Prince Calaf, and the comical group of Italian maskers led by the Capocomico, who adds whimsy and intrigue to the narrative. At the start of the play, the city gate of Pekin is established as a foreboding setting, adorned with severed heads of those who failed to win the heart of Turandot. As the story unfolds, the Capocomico and his fellow maskers arrive, lamenting their status as outcast performers. They encounter Calaf, who mourns the death of his father and harbors a passion for the elusive Turandot. The stakes rise when Calaf decides to confront the princess's deadly riddles for a chance at her love. The dramatic tension centers around Turandot's cold demeanor and the power struggles in a world where love is intertwined with perilous expectations, setting the stage for a tale filled with humor, romance, and psychological depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American drama -- 20th century
Subject China -- Drama
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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