The Jewel Merchants: A Comedy in One Act
1921
The Jewel Merchants: A Comedy in One Act, written by James Branch Cabell and first published in 1921, is a comedic play set in Renaissance Tuscany. It explores themes of love, ambition, and moral ambiguity through the interactions of Graciosa, the daughter of a jewel merchant, and her suitors, Guido and Duke Alessandro de Medici. The play highlights the era's complex views on ethics and societal norms, using witty dialogue and satire to examine the constraints placed on individuals, particularly women, in matters of love and marriage.
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