Marcus Manlius: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1837)

By David Elwin Colombine

Book Overview

Marcus Manlius: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1837) is a play written by David Elwin Colombine. The play is set in ancient Rome and follows the story of Marcus Manlius, a Roman general who saves the city from an invading army. Despite his heroic actions, Manlius becomes a controversial figure and is eventually accused of treason by the Roman Senate. The play explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the corrupting influence of power. The five acts of the play are filled with dramatic dialogue, intense emotions, and intricate plot twists. Overall, Marcus Manlius: A Tragedy, In Five Acts is a gripping and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the politics and culture of ancient Rome.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: 1165472961
• ISBN13: 9781165472963
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"