The Martyr Of Antioch: A Dramatic Poem (1822)

By Henry Hart Milman

Book Overview

The Martyr of Antioch: A Dramatic Poem is a play written by Henry Hart Milman and originally published in 1822. The play is set in the city of Antioch during the Roman Empire, and follows the story of a young Christian woman named Margarita who is persecuted for her faith. Margarita is in love with a Roman soldier named Almachius, but he is ordered to arrest her for her beliefs. Despite his feelings for her, Almachius carries out his duty and Margarita is sentenced to death. The play explores themes of love, faith, and martyrdom, and features a cast of characters that includes both Christians and Romans. Milman's work was well-received upon its initial publication and has since been hailed as a classic of English literature.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: 1165086050
• ISBN13: 9781165086054
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"