Antinous: A Tragedy (1891)

By Abbe Carter 1867- Goodloe and Abbe Carter Goodloe

Book Overview

Antinous: A Tragedy is a play written by Abbie Carter Goodloe and published in 1891. The play is based on the life of Antinous, a young man who was the lover of Roman Emperor Hadrian. The story follows Antinous as he rises to power and becomes the Emperor's favorite, only to tragically die at a young age. The play explores themes of power, love, and sacrifice, and is known for its vivid descriptions of ancient Rome and its characters. Goodloe's writing is praised for its lyrical and poetic style, and the play is considered a classic of American literature. Antinous: A Tragedy is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, tragedy, or the works of female playwrights.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120216559
• ISBN13: 9781120216557
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"