For Love Of The King by Oscar Wilde
A Burmese Masque
Set in a stylized Burmese court, this brief dramatic masque traces a secret love between a powerful ruler and a young woman, where devotion collides with honor and palace intrigue. Through ritualized scenes and lyrical pageantry, their bond is uncovered, prompting sacrifice, betrayal, and a struggle between the heart’s desire and the demands of duty. The tale’s exotic imagery and fatalistic undertone lead to a somber resolution in which passion must yield to destiny.
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- Published
- 1922
- Nationality
- Irish
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- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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