The Gladiator Of Ravenna: A Tragedy (1885)

By Friedrich Halm

Book Overview

The Gladiator of Ravenna: A Tragedy is a play written by Friedrich Halm and first published in 1885. The story is set in Ravenna, Italy, during the Roman Empire and follows the life of a gladiator named Massimo. Massimo is a skilled fighter who has won many battles and has become a crowd favorite. However, he longs for freedom and a life outside of the arena. His desire for freedom becomes more urgent when he falls in love with the beautiful and virtuous Lucia, who is engaged to a wealthy senator. As Massimo tries to win Lucia's heart and gain his freedom, he is faced with many challenges, including the corrupt and powerful senator who will stop at nothing to keep Lucia for himself. The play explores themes of love, freedom, and the corrupt nature of power. It is a tragic tale of a man who fights for his freedom and the woman he loves, but ultimately meets a tragic end. The Gladiator of Ravenna: A Tragedy is a classic play that has stood the test of time and continues to be studied and performed 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: 1437166199
• ISBN13: 9781437166194
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"