Amphitruon (1804)

By J. D. Falk

Book Overview

Amphitruon is a play written by J.D. Falk and originally published in 1804. The play is based on the ancient Greek myth of Amphitryon, a Theban general who returns home from war to find that his wife, Alcmene, has been impregnated by Zeus, who has taken on the form of Amphitryon. The play explores themes of identity, deception, and the nature of reality.The story begins with Amphitryon returning home from a victorious battle, only to find that his wife, Alcmene, has been unfaithful to him. However, he soon discovers that the culprit is not a mortal man, but rather Zeus, who has taken on his form in order to seduce Alcmene. The play then follows the ensuing chaos as Amphitryon struggles to reclaim his identity and his wife from the god.Throughout the play, Falk employs a mixture of comedy and drama to explore the complex relationships between the characters. Amphitryon is torn between his love for his wife and his desire for revenge against Zeus, while Alcmene is caught between her loyalty to her husband and her attraction to the god. Meanwhile, the servants Sosia and Mercury provide comic relief as they struggle to navigate the confusing world of gods and mortals.Overall, Amphitruon is a thought-provoking play that explores timeless themes in a unique and entertaining way. Falk's writing is witty and engaging, and his characters are complex and relatable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in classical mythology or the history of drama.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164565621
• ISBN13: 9781164565628
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"