Pentheus: A Burlesque In Three Acts (1866)

By Vincent Amcotts C. Amcotts

Book Overview

Pentheus: A Burlesque In Three Acts is a play written by Vincent Amcotts C. Amcotts in 1866. The play is a comedic retelling of the Greek tragedy of Pentheus, the king of Thebes who was torn apart by his own mother and her followers in a Bacchanalian frenzy. In Amcotts' version, Pentheus is portrayed as a bumbling and foolish king who is easily manipulated by his advisors and the god Dionysus. The play is filled with witty dialogue, slapstick humor, and satirical jabs at the political and social issues of the time.The three acts of the play follow Pentheus as he attempts to suppress the worship of Dionysus in his kingdom, only to be lured into the god's clutches himself. The play culminates in a chaotic and hilarious scene where Pentheus is dressed in women's clothing and paraded around the city by the Bacchantes.Overall, Pentheus: A Burlesque In Three Acts is a clever and entertaining take on a classic Greek tragedy, filled with humor and social commentary that is still relevant 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: 1166559807
• ISBN13: 9781166559809
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"