Sertorius Or The Roman Patriot: A Tragedy (1830)

By David Paul Brown

Book Overview

""Sertorius Or The Roman Patriot: A Tragedy"" is a play written by David Paul Brown and published in 1830. The play is set in ancient Rome and tells the story of the Roman general Sertorius, who fights against the corrupt government and tries to establish a new republic. Sertorius is portrayed as a patriotic hero who is willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of his country. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power. It also delves into the complex relationships between the characters, including Sertorius' friendship with the young Roman nobleman Lucullus and his love for the beautiful Spanish princess Zarifa. The play is written in blank verse and features a cast of memorable characters, including the treacherous Roman senator Pompey and the ambitious Roman consul Metellus. ""Sertorius Or The Roman Patriot: A Tragedy"" is a compelling work of historical fiction that offers a vivid portrayal of ancient Rome and its political turmoil.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: 1165755327
• ISBN13: 9781165755325
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"