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Arcadia

A Play
Pages
97
Published
1993
Language
English

Synopsis

Step into the elegant Coverly estate, where two timelines intertwine: 1809 and the present day. In the past, a young prodigy and her tutor explore intellectual and romantic ideas amidst a changing landscape. In the present, scholars investigate a potential scandal involving Lord Byron. This clever play blends history, romance, and intellectual debate, examining how time and human nature shape our understanding of the world.

About the author

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Tom Stoppard

Sir Tom Stoppard (born Tomáš Sträussler) was a Czech and English playwright and screenwriter. He wrote for film, radio, stage, and television, finding prominence with plays. His work covered the themes of human rights, censorship, and political freedom, often delving into the deeper philosophical bases of society. Stoppard was a playwright of the National Theatre; one of the most internationally performed dramatists of his generation; and critically compared with William Shakespeare and George B...

Characters

Lady Thomasina CoverlyProtagonist
Lord ByronCameo
All characters in Arcadia
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