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A Florentine Tragedy by Oscar Wilde Fact-Matching Game

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A Florentine Tragedy by Oscar Wilde is a play that delves into themes of jealousy, betrayal, and revenge. In this game, players will have to uncover clues and piece together fragments of information to unravel a mystery, much like the characters in the play.

  • Players will need to use their deductive skills to connect the dots and solve the puzzle.
  • There are spells available to provide hints and extra time for those who may need a little help along the way.
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  • - A Florentine Tragedy is a one-act play written by Oscar Wilde.
  • - The play was left unfinished at the time of Wilde's death in 1900.
  • - It was first published posthumously in 1908.
  • - The story takes place in 16th-century Florence, Italy.
  • - The main characters are Simone, a wealthy merchant; Bianca, Simone's wife; and Guido, a prince.
  • - The play explores themes of love, jealousy, and revenge.
  • - Simone's passion for his wife is reignited when Guido, a prince, enters their lives.
  • - Simone challenges Guido to a duel to win back Bianca's affections.
  • - The duel takes place in Simone's home, where Guido is killed.
  • - Despite Guido's death, Simone's relationship with Bianca remains strained.
  • - The play examines the consequences of unchecked desires and the destructive power of jealousy.
  • - Wilde's writing style in A Florentine Tragedy showcases his wit and mastery of dialogue.
  • - The play offers a glimpse into Wilde's exploration of darker themes and emotions.
  • - A Florentine Tragedy was adapted into an opera by composer Alexander Zemlinsky in 1917.
  • - The opera premiered in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1917.
  • - It has since been performed in various opera houses around the world.
  • - Wilde's play is relatively short, with a typical performance lasting around one hour.
  • - A Florentine Tragedy is often compared to Wilde's other works, such as The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray.
  • - The play's exploration of deceit and hidden desires aligns with Wilde's fascination with the masks people wear in society.
  • - A Florentine Tragedy remains a lesser-known work in Wilde's repertoire but continues to intrigue audiences and scholars alike.

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