Antinous

Antinous

Abbie Carter Goodloe

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781120156204
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Antinous: A Tragedy is a play written by Abbie Carter Goodloe and published in 1891. The play is a fictionalized account of the life and death of Antinous, a historical figure who was the lover of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The play is set in ancient Rome and explores themes of love, power, and sacrifice.The story follows Antinous, a young Greek man who becomes the lover of Emperor Hadrian. As their relationship deepens, Antinous becomes increasingly conflicted about his role as the Emperor’s companion and the power dynamic between them. When Hadrian’s reign is threatened by a rebellion, Antinous makes a fateful decision that leads to his tragic end.Goodloe’s play is a powerful exploration of the complexities of love and power, and the sacrifices that people make for those they care about. The language is poetic and evocative, and the characters are richly drawn and complex. Overall, Antinous: A Tragedy is a gripping and thought-provoking work of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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