The Masque Of Judgment - Moody, William Vaughn
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The Masque of Judgment is a play written by William Vaughn Moody and was first published in 1900. The play is a masque drama consisting of five acts and a prelude. The story is set in the mythical land of Thessaly, where the gods are judging the fate of humanity. The play explores themes of morality, justice, and the human condition.The story begins with a prologue in which the god Apollo introduces the play and sets the scene. The main character, a mortal named Prometheus, is on trial for his crimes against the gods. Prometheus is accused of stealing fire from the gods and giving it to…mehr

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The Masque of Judgment is a play written by William Vaughn Moody and was first published in 1900. The play is a masque drama consisting of five acts and a prelude. The story is set in the mythical land of Thessaly, where the gods are judging the fate of humanity. The play explores themes of morality, justice, and the human condition.The story begins with a prologue in which the god Apollo introduces the play and sets the scene. The main character, a mortal named Prometheus, is on trial for his crimes against the gods. Prometheus is accused of stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humanity, which is seen as a violation of the divine order. The trial takes place in front of a council of gods, including Zeus, Hera, and Athena.Throughout the play, Prometheus defends himself against the accusations and argues that his actions were necessary for the betterment of humanity. The play explores the themes of morality and justice as the gods debate whether Prometheus should be punished or not. The play also delves into the human condition, as Prometheus reflects on his own mortality and the nature of humanity.The Masque of Judgment is a complex and thought-provoking play that explores timeless themes that are still relevant today. The play is a masterpiece of drama and is considered one of the greatest works of William Vaughn Moody.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.