Arsaces: A Tragedy (1775)

By William Hodson and Pietro Metastasio William Hodson

Book Overview

Arsaces: A Tragedy is a play written by William Hodson and first published in 1775. The play is set in ancient Persia and follows the story of Arsaces, a prince who is in love with the queen, Berenice. However, Berenice is already married to the king, Artabanes, who is suspicious of Arsaces' intentions. As the plot unfolds, Arsaces and Berenice's love is discovered, leading to a series of tragic events that ultimately result in the downfall of both Arsaces and Berenice. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal, and is written in the style of classical tragedy, with a focus on moral and ethical dilemmas. Overall, Arsaces: A Tragedy is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged play that offers a glimpse into the dramatic world of ancient Persia.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: 1104619008
• ISBN13: 9781104619008
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"