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Constantine - Philip Francis - Bog

- A Tragedy (1754)

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Constantine: A Tragedy is a play written by Philip Francis in 1754. The play is set in ancient Rome and follows the story of Constantine, the first Christian emperor of Rome. The play explores the themes of power, religion, and the struggle between faith and reason. It begins with Constantine's rise to power and his conversion to Christianity. As he tries to reconcile his newfound faith with his duties as emperor, he faces opposition from his advisors and the Roman people who are resistant to change. The play culminates in a tragic ending as Constantine is forced to make a difficult decision that ultimately leads to his downfall. The play is written in iambic pentameter and is divided into five acts. It is considered a significant work of English tragedy and a reflection of the religious and political climate of the time.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165369423
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 80
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x4 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 118 g.
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 23. Oktober 2024

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Constantine: A Tragedy is a play written by Philip Francis in 1754. The play is set in ancient Rome and follows the story of Constantine, the first Christian emperor of Rome. The play explores the themes of power, religion, and the struggle between faith and reason. It begins with Constantine's rise to power and his conversion to Christianity. As he tries to reconcile his newfound faith with his duties as emperor, he faces opposition from his advisors and the Roman people who are resistant to change. The play culminates in a tragic ending as Constantine is forced to make a difficult decision that ultimately leads to his downfall. The play is written in iambic pentameter and is divided into five acts. It is considered a significant work of English tragedy and a reflection of the religious and political climate of the time.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.

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