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Semele: An Opera
William Congreve
Dernière mise à jour : 26/03/2026
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Culturea
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American Poetry
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17-04-2024
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24
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57
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Littérature générale > Romans
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"Semele: An Opera" by William Congreve is a captivating tale of love, ambition, and divine intervention set against the backdrop of ancient mythology. The story follows the beautiful mortal woman Semele, who catches the eye of the mighty god Jupiter. Seduced by her beauty and charm, Jupiter vows to make Semele his immortal bride, much to the dismay of his jealous wife Juno. As Semele becomes entangled in the affairs of the gods, her ambition and desire for power drive her to make a fateful request: to see Jupiter in his divine form. Ignoring the warnings of her sister Ino and the sage Cadmus, Semele's reckless pursuit of glory sets off a chain of events that threatens to unravel the very fabric of the heavens. Congreve's lyrical prose and vibrant characters bring the world of ancient mythology to life, weaving a tapestry of love, betrayal, and divine retribution. Through Semele's journey from mortal to goddess and the consequences of her audacious desires, the opera explores timeless themes of hubris, temptation, and the fragility of human ambition.
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