Sardanapalus: A Tragedy (1823)

By Lord Byron

Book Overview

Sardanapalus: A Tragedy is a play written by the renowned English poet and playwright George Gordon Byron, commonly known as Lord Byron. The play was first published in 1821 and was later adapted for the stage in 1823. The play is set in ancient Assyria and tells the story of Sardanapalus, the king of Assyria. Sardanapalus is portrayed as a decadent and hedonistic ruler who spends his time indulging in pleasure and luxury, while his kingdom is on the brink of destruction. As the play unfolds, Sardanapalus is confronted with a rebellion led by his own people, who are fed up with his laziness and lack of leadership. Sardanapalus is torn between his desire to maintain his lavish lifestyle and his duty to protect his kingdom. The play explores themes of power, corruption, and the consequences of excess. It also features a cast of memorable characters, including Sardanapalus' loyal servant, Myrrha, and his treacherous advisor, Beleses. Overall, Sardanapalus: A Tragedy is a thought-provoking and entertaining play that showcases Lord Byron's skill as a writer and his ability to tackle complex themes in a compelling way.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: 1164867652
• ISBN13: 9781164867654
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"