Sejanus - Ben Jonson - Bog

Sejanus is a play written by the English playwright Ben Jonson. It was first performed in 1603 and is based on the historical figure of Lucius Aelius Sejanus, a Roman politician who served as the commander of the Praetorian Guard under Emperor Tiberius. The play depicts Sejanus' rise to power and his eventual downfall, as he plots to overthrow Tiberius and seize the throne for himself. The play is a political drama that explores themes of ambition, corruption, and the dangers of absolute power. It is also notable for its use of classical sources and its portrayal of ancient Roman society. Overall, Sejanus is a complex and thought-provoking work that offers a fascinating glimpse into the politics and culture of ancient Rome.`Not these are safe, where nothing is.'' Yourselfe, While thus you stand but by me, are not safe. Was Silius safe? or the good Sosia safe? Or was my Neice, deare Claudia Pulchra safe?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.