Olindo And Sophronia: A Tragedy (1758)

By Abraham Portal

Book Overview

Olindo and Sophronia is a tragedy written by Torquato Tasso in 1758. The play is set in medieval Greece and centers around the tragic love story of two young lovers, Olindo and Sophronia. Olindo is a Christian knight while Sophronia is a pagan princess. They fall in love despite their religious differences and are determined to be together, despite the opposition of their families and their respective communities. The play explores themes of love, religion, and the consequences of following one's heart. The tragedy unfolds as the couple faces numerous obstacles and challenges, including a war between their two communities, betrayal, and the wrath of the gods. The play is considered a masterpiece of Italian literature and is known for its poetic language and vivid imagery. It is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice that continues to captivate audiences to this day.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: 116629885X
• ISBN13: 9781166298852
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"