Nero And Actea: A Tragedy (1891)

By Eric Mackay

Book Overview

Nero And Actea: A Tragedy is a play written by Eric Mackay and published in 1891. The play is set in ancient Rome and tells the tragic story of Emperor Nero and his love affair with Actea, a beautiful slave girl. As the play progresses, Nero becomes increasingly obsessed with Actea, ultimately leading to his downfall and the destruction of their relationship. The play explores themes of love, power, and the consequences of unchecked desire. Mackay's writing style is poetic and dramatic, with vivid descriptions of the lavish Roman court and the characters' inner turmoil. Overall, Nero And Actea: A Tragedy is a gripping and thought-provoking work of literature that delves into the complexities of human emotion and the dangers of unchecked power.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: 116629031X
• ISBN13: 9781166290313
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"