Karma: A Re-incarnation Play / In Prologue, Epilogue & Three Acts

Name: Karma: A Re-incarnation Play / In Prologue, Epilogue & Three Acts
Author: Algernon Blackwood

By Algernon Blackwood

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The play frames a sick woman and her husband in the present and dramatizes three past lives in ancient Egypt, Hellenic Greece, and Renaissance Italy, each act portraying lovers whose attachments, choices, and social roles recur across incarnations. Through ritual nights, rival suitors, artistic ambition, and moral crises, the characters confront passion, duty, and the consequences of decisions that seem to follow their souls. A prologue and epilogue in the present day bookend the historical episodes, inviting reflection on memory, responsibility, and the idea that personal fate and affection are shaped by karmic echoes across time.

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Algernon Blackwood

Algernon Blackwood was an English author known for his contributions to supernatural fiction and weird literature. His works often explore themes of nature, the mystical, and the unknown, reflecting his deep appreciation for the natural world. Among his notable titles is "The Willows," a story that has been praised for its atmospheric tension and psychological depth. Blackwood's storytelling is characterized by rich descriptions and a sense of wonder, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature. His ability to evoke the uncanny and the sublime has left a lasting impact on the genre, influencing later writers of horror and fantasy.