Brutus Or The Fall Of Tarquin: A Historical Tragedy, In Five Acts (1818)

By John Howard Payne

Book Overview

""Brutus Or The Fall Of Tarquin: A Historical Tragedy, In Five Acts"" is a play written by John Howard Payne and first published in 1818. The play tells the story of the Roman Republic's founding, specifically the overthrow of the tyrant Tarquin and the establishment of a republican government led by Brutus. The play is set in ancient Rome and features a cast of historical figures such as Brutus, Tarquin, and Lucretia. The plot revolves around the conflict between Tarquin's oppressive rule and the desire for liberty and justice among the Roman people. Throughout the play, Payne explores themes such as honor, duty, and the struggle for power. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with their motivations and actions driving the plot forward. ""Brutus Or The Fall Of Tarquin"" is considered a classic of early American drama and has been performed on stages around the world. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with audiences 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: 1165368366
• ISBN13: 9781165368365
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"