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Manfred

George Gordon, Lord Byron

Length
1 h 35 min
Chapters
3
Language
English
First published
1817

Manfred is a dramatic poem in three acts by Lord Byron, and possibly a self confessional work. A noble, Manfred, is haunted by the memory of some unspeakable crime. In seeking for forgetfulness and oblivion, he wanders between his castle and the mountains. He has several encounters with the people who try to assist him, as well as spirits that rule nature and human destiny. The poem explores themes of morality, religion, guilt and the human condition. (Summary by TimSC)

Cast Manfred: TimSC First Spirit/Narrator: Elizabeth Klett Second Spirit: Snapdragon Third Spirit: Verity Kendall Fourth Spirit/Second Destiny: Kristingj Fifth Spirit/Third Destiny: Grace Garrett Sixth Spirit: Charlotte Duckett Another spirit/Second voice without: Arielle Lipshaw First Destiny: Rhonda Federman Nemesis: Amy L. Gramour Arimanes/A voice/Manuel: Martin Geeson Chamois Hunter: Chuck Williamson Witch of the Alps: Amanda Friday Abbot of St. Maurice: Algy Pug Herman: Great Plains Phantom of Astarte: Duan Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett

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