The Roman: A Dramatic Poem (1850)

By Sydney Dobell and Sydney Thompson Dobell

Book Overview

The Roman: A Dramatic Poem is a work of literature written by Sydney Dobell and published in 1850. The book is a dramatic poem that tells the story of a Roman soldier named Marcus who is caught between his loyalty to the Roman Empire and his love for a woman named Julia. The story takes place during the reign of the emperor Nero and explores themes of love, duty, and betrayal.The Roman is a work of historical fiction that is set in ancient Rome. The book is written in verse and is divided into five acts. The story follows Marcus as he is sent on a mission to capture a group of rebels who are threatening the stability of the Roman Empire. Along the way, he falls in love with Julia, the daughter of one of the rebel leaders. Marcus is torn between his duty to his country and his love for Julia, and the story explores the consequences of his choices.The Roman is a complex and thought-provoking work of literature that explores themes of honor, loyalty, and love. The book is written in a poetic style that is both beautiful and powerful, and it offers a unique perspective on the history of ancient Rome. The characters are well-developed and the plot is engaging, making it a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or poetry.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: 1164009915
• ISBN13: 9781164009917
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"