Prometheus Unbound: A Lyrical Drama

By L B B 1866 Pemberton and Lovell Bearse Pemberton

Book Overview

Prometheus Unbound: A Lyrical Drama is a play written by Lovell B. Pemberton. The play is based on the Greek myth of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity, for which he was punished by Zeus. The play is divided into four acts and is written in verse. It explores themes of freedom, love, and the power of the human spirit. The play begins with Prometheus being released from his chains by the Earth, and he sets out to overthrow Zeus and free humanity from his tyranny. Along the way, he is aided by his lover, Asia, and other mythological characters such as Demogorgon and the Spirits of the Hour. The play is a celebration of the human spirit and the power of love to overcome even the most oppressive of circumstances. It is a masterpiece of Romantic literature and has been praised for its beautiful language and powerful imagery.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: 1163748625
• ISBN13: 9781163748626
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"