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- An Historical Play In Five Acts (1877)

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Thermopylae, Or The Grave Of The Three Hundred: An Historical Play In Five Acts (1877) is a dramatic work by John Tucker that retells the story of the Battle of Thermopylae. The play is set in ancient Greece and follows the events leading up to the famous battle in which a small group of Spartan warriors, led by King Leonidas, held off a massive Persian army. The play is divided into five acts and features a cast of characters that includes historical figures such as Leonidas, Xerxes, and Themistocles. The dialogue is written in verse and is meant to evoke the grandeur and heroism of ancient Greek culture. Throughout the play, Tucker explores themes of sacrifice, honor, and bravery. He also highlights the political tensions between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire, which sets the stage for the battle. Overall, Thermopylae, Or The Grave Of The Three Hundred is a historical drama that offers a vivid portrayal of one of the most famous battles in history. It is a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the Spartan warriors who fought and died at Thermopylae, and a reminder of the enduring legacy of ancient Greece.Also, A Collection Of Sonnets, Acrostics, And Occasional Verses.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:
  • 9781166157623
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 120
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 172 g.
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 3. Juli 2024

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Thermopylae, Or The Grave Of The Three Hundred: An Historical Play In Five Acts (1877) is a dramatic work by John Tucker that retells the story of the Battle of Thermopylae. The play is set in ancient Greece and follows the events leading up to the famous battle in which a small group of Spartan warriors, led by King Leonidas, held off a massive Persian army. The play is divided into five acts and features a cast of characters that includes historical figures such as Leonidas, Xerxes, and Themistocles. The dialogue is written in verse and is meant to evoke the grandeur and heroism of ancient Greek culture. Throughout the play, Tucker explores themes of sacrifice, honor, and bravery. He also highlights the political tensions between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire, which sets the stage for the battle. Overall, Thermopylae, Or The Grave Of The Three Hundred is a historical drama that offers a vivid portrayal of one of the most famous battles in history. It is a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the Spartan warriors who fought and died at Thermopylae, and a reminder of the enduring legacy of ancient Greece.Also, A Collection Of Sonnets, Acrostics, And Occasional Verses.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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