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

By David Elwin Colombine

Book Overview

""Marcus Manlius: A Tragedy, In Five Acts"" is a play written by David Elwin Colombine and published in 1837. The play is set in ancient Rome and centers around the story of Marcus Manlius, a Roman general who saved the city from an invasion by the Gauls. Despite his heroism, Manlius is eventually accused of treason and sentenced to death. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power. Through vivid characters and dramatic dialogue, Colombine brings to life the political intrigue and moral dilemmas of ancient Rome. ""Marcus Manlius"" is a powerful and thought-provoking work of tragedy that continues to captivate readers and audiences today.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: 1104188171
• ISBN13: 9781104188177
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"