The True Tragedy Of Rienzi: Tribune Of Rome (1881)

by John Todhunter

Book Overview

The True Tragedy of Rienzi: Tribune of Rome is a historical play written by John Todhunter in 1881. The play is based on the life of Cola di Rienzi, a 14th-century Italian politician who became the leader of Rome and attempted to restore the city to its former glory. The play follows Rienzi's rise to power and his eventual downfall, as he becomes more and more tyrannical in his rule. The play explores themes of power, corruption, and the dangers of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165661942
• ISBN13: 9781165661947
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"