Cato

Cato

Joseph Addison

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781279789698
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'Cato: A Tragedy' by Joseph Addison, is a classic play set against the backdrop of Roman history. This edition is thoughtfully prepared with accents for pronunciation, historical elucidations, and an explanatory glossary. Addison’s work explores themes of liberty, virtue, and resistance against tyranny through the character of Cato the Younger, a stoic figure known for his integrity and opposition to Julius Caesar. The play, deeply admired in its time, provides a dramatic interpretation of a pivotal moment in Roman history, rendering it accessible to both students and enthusiasts of classical literature. This version offers valuable aids to understanding, making it an excellent resource for those studying 18th-century drama and the reception of classical themes in English literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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