Caius Gracchus, A Tragedy

Caius Gracchus, A Tragedy

James Sheridan Knowles

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781104044473
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Caius Gracchus, A Tragedy: In Five Acts is a play written by James Sheridan Knowles and published in 1823. The play is a historical tragedy that tells the story of the Roman politician and reformer, Caius Gracchus. The play is set in ancient Rome during the second century BC, and it portrays the political and social turmoil of the time. Caius Gracchus was a popular politician who fought for the rights of the common people and advocated for land reforms. However, his reforms were met with opposition from the ruling elite, and he was eventually assassinated. The play explores themes of political corruption, social inequality, and the struggle for justice. It is a powerful portrayal of a man who fought for what he believed in, even in the face of overwhelming opposition. The play is written in five acts and features a cast of characters that includes Caius Gracchus, his brother Tiberius Gracchus, and various other Roman politicians and citizens. Overall, Caius Gracchus, A Tragedy: In Five Acts is a compelling and thought-provoking work that continues to be studied and performed today.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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