Aida

Author: Li Gen (Illustrator)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: In "Aida," there are three main characters: Aida, originally an Ethiopian princess but forced into slavery in Egypt; Radamès, a capable and charming Egyptian young general; and Amneris, an Egyptian princess who is in love with Radamès. This book tells the tragic love story between these three people. In the Egyptian palace, Minister Ramphès informs Radamès that Ethiopia is threatening Egypt's security. Next, the Egyptian Pharaoh declares Radamès as the commander-in-chief of the army, and Radamès is determined to marry the beloved slave Aida upon his triumphant return. Princess Amneris, upon learning that Aida and Radamès are in love, becomes extremely jealous and tortures Aida relentlessly. Upon his victorious return, Radamès discovers that one of the captives is Aida's father and requests the Pharaoh to release the prisoners. The Pharaoh grants his request while also announcing the marriage of Amneris and Radamès. The Ethiopian King Amonasro asks his daughter Aida to gather military intelligence from Radamès. To win his love, Aida proposes to Radamès that they run away together. Hesitating between Egypt and Aida, Radamès unintentionally reveals a military secret. At this moment, Amneris, who has been eavesdropping nearby, summons soldiers to arrest Radamès. Amneris promises to spare Radamès if he forgets Aida, but Radamès refuses, and is locked in the tomb of a temple. Subsequently, Aida also enters the tomb of the temple and sleeps eternally with Radamès.