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Correggio

A Tragedy

Martin, Theodore (1816-1909)

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ACT THE SECOND.

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ACT THE FOURTH.

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And in this cry they were joined by Goethe. Introductory Notice.—Page vi.

Ah, so! A sweet repentant Magdalen.—Page 6.

You make the infant like a glowworm shine.—Page 11.

And artists now are held in such repute, That even the nieces of the cardinals Scarce serve them for their wives.—Page 16.

There at the tombs I stood of Julius, and Lorenzo, and those forms immortal saw, The Day, the Night, the Twilight, and the Dawn Of Michael Angelo, in pure white marble.—Page 48.

You have seen many of his pieces there In the saloon; his Leda, Danaë.—Page 68.

And I—although the Pope would make me paint, &c.—Page 72.

This is the Saint Cecilia!—Page 90.

The chaplet now is in its proper place.—Page 106.

What gain to thee the charming Fornarina?—Page 96.

Thou from thy mother didst inherit them, And she from hers, &c.—Page 123.

How gladsomely the green smiles forth on me, Like hope from out the blue eternity.—Page 124.

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DRAMATIS PERSONÆ

Antonio Allegri, a Painter.
Maria, his Wife.
Giovanni, his Son.
Michael Angelo, celebrated Artist.
Julio Romano, celebrated Artist.
Ottavio, a Nobleman of Parma.
Ricordano, a Nobleman of Florence.
Celestina, his Daughter.
Silvestro, a Monk.
Battista, a Vintner.
Francesco, his Son.
Valentino, Nicolo, and several Robbers.
Lauretta, a Peasant Girl.
Messenger.
Servant.