Borgia: A Period Play

Name: Borgia: A Period Play
Author: Michael Field

By Michael Field

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A multi-act historical drama centers on a powerful pontifical household where papal authority, family ties, and political ambition intersect. The action moves between public ceremony and private rooms to reveal negotiations over marriages, clerical offices, and patronage; wealth, spectacle, and intimate alliances are shown as tools of influence. Courtly plotting and personal loyalties generate moral ambiguity as characters balance spiritual roles and worldly desire, exposing the tensions inherent in using church power for dynastic and political ends.

About the Author

Michael Field

Michael Field was the pen name of the literary partnership between Katharine Bradley and Edith Cooper, who were known for their innovative and lyrical poetry as well as their plays. Active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they contributed significantly to the aesthetic movement and are recognized for their exploration of themes such as love, time, and spirituality. Their notable works include the play "Borgia: A Period Play," which reflects their interest in historical and dramatic narratives, and the poetry collection "Poems of Adoration," showcasing their unique voice and emotional depth. Field's work continues to be appreciated for its rich imagery and introspective qualities.