Ignes de Castro (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: António Ferreira
- First Published: 1587
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Tragedy
- Time of Work: 1354-1360
- Setting: Portugal
- Genres: Drama, History play, Tragedy
- Subjects: Love or romance, Murder or homicide, Kings, queens, or royalty, Middle Ages, Portugal or Portuguese people, Princes or princesses, Fourteenth century
- Locales: Portugal
Characters Discussed
Ignes de Castro (ee-NEHS deh KAH-stroh), the illegitimate daughter of a nobleman. She is beloved by Prince Pedro, the son and heir of King Alfonso. On the death, in childbirth, of Prince Pedro’s wife, Ignes de Castro hopes that, now that her lover is provided with a legitimate heir, their love may be made public, their marriage solemnized, and their four children recognized by their grandfather. Before her hopes can be realized, however, she is murdered by the king’s advisers.
Prince Pedro (PEH-droh), the heir of Alfonso IV and the lover of Ignes...
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