The Sorceress: A Drama in Five Acts

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The Sorceress: A Drama in Five Acts

by Victorien Sardou

EN·~2 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total
1

THE SORCERESS

0:25
2

PREPARER’S NOTES

0:16
3

SARDOU AND HIS WORK

26:38
4

CHARACTERS.

0:00
5

THE SORCERESS - ACT ONE

20:50
6

ACT TWO

30:50
7

ACT THREE

34:39
8

ACT FOUR

30:54
9

ACT FIVE

19:21

Description

Set against a vivid backdrop of 16th‑century court intrigue, the drama opens with a charismatic noblewoman whose reputation for mystic arts both fascinates and alarms the palace. As whispers of her alleged sorcery spread, she finds herself navigating a treacherous web of ambition, love, and betrayal, while the king’s advisors plot to use her supposed powers for their own gain. The first act establishes her fierce intellect and the delicate balance she must maintain between loyalty to the crown and the growing unrest among the conspirators.

The play’s language crackles with wit and tension, drawing listeners into a world where politics and superstition collide. Early confrontations hint at deeper secrets that could reshape the kingdom, yet the story remains anchored in the characters’ personal stakes. Listeners will be swept up in the mounting suspense, eager to follow the sorceress’s daring attempt to control her destiny amid a storm of intrigue.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (157K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Thomas

Release date

2017-05-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Victorien Sardou

Victorien Sardou

1831–1908

A master of the 19th-century French stage, he built tightly crafted dramas that thrilled audiences across Europe. His plays also lived on beyond the theater, inspiring famous operas including Puccini’s Tosca.

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