Paolo and Francesca: A Tragedy in Four Acts is a play written by Stephen Phillips. The story is based on the tragic love affair between Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Rimini, which is famously depicted in Dante's Inferno. The play is divided into four acts, each depicting a different stage of the ill-fated romance. The first act introduces the characters and sets the stage for the unfolding drama. The second act sees Paolo and Francesca fall deeply...
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