Croesus, Atys And Adrastus: An Opera And Tragedy, In Three Acts, In Blank Verse And Rhyme (1850)

By Adam Chadwick

Book Overview

Croesus, Atys And Adrastus is a play written by Adam Chadwick in 1850. The play is divided into three acts and is written in both blank verse and rhyme. The story is based on the ancient Greek myth of Croesus, a wealthy king who seeks advice from the oracle of Delphi, and his tragic downfall. The play also features the stories of Atys, a young man who is sacrificed by his own father, and Adrastus, a king who is haunted by his past mistakes. The play is a combination of opera and tragedy, featuring musical interludes and dramatic scenes. The language is poetic and evocative, drawing on the rich imagery and symbolism of ancient Greek mythology. Overall, Croesus, Atys And Adrastus is a powerful and moving work that explores themes of power, fate, and the human condition.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: 1104047403
• ISBN13: 9781104047405
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"