Manlius Capitolinus, A Tragedy (1715)

By M. de La Fosse d'Aubigny and Antoine De La Fosse

Book Overview

Manlius Capitolinus is a tragic play written by Antoine La Fosse and first published in 1715. The play is set in ancient Rome and tells the story of the Roman consul, Manlius Capitolinus, who is torn between his duty to the state and his love for his son. Manlius is a proud and honorable man who has dedicated his life to serving Rome. However, when his son is accused of treason and sentenced to death, Manlius is faced with an impossible decision. Should he uphold the law and allow his son to be executed, or should he betray his duty to the state and save his son's life? The play explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the conflict between personal and public interests. La Fosse's writing is marked by his use of poetic language and his ability to create complex characters who are both sympathetic and flawed. Manlius Capitolinus is considered a classic of French literature and a masterpiece of tragedy.Done From The French Of M. De La Fosse Into Blank Verse.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: 1166279987
• ISBN13: 9781166279981
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"