"The Cenci"

"The Cenci" is a play written by 19th-century English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. It tells the tragic story of Beatrice Cenci, a young noblewoman in 16th-century Rome who faces the cruelty and abuse of her father, Francesco Cenci. The play explores themes of oppression, familial violence, and moral conflict, culminating in Beatrice’s desperate act of rebellion. This work reflects Shelley's interests in social justice and examines the darker aspects of human nature. "The Cenci" remains notable for its emotional depth and its critique of authority and injustice.