CINNA, OF GOEDERTIERENHEID VAN AUGUSTUS IBD

Sinopsis

'Cinna, Of Goodness of Augustus' is a classical tragedy by Pierre Corneille, here presented with commentary by Andries Pels. Set in ancient Rome, the play explores themes of conspiracy, forgiveness, and the complexities of power under the reign of Emperor Augustus. Cinna, driven by republican ideals and personal grievances, conspires to assassinate Augustus. However, when the plot is discovered, Augustus grapples with whether to exact vengeance or extend mercy. The play delves into the psychological and moral dilemmas faced by both the ruler and the conspirators, offering a profound meditation on justice, clemency, and the nature of political authority. Corneille?s masterful verse and dramatic tension create a compelling narrative that continues to resonate with readers and audiences centuries later. This edition provides valuable insights into the historical and literary context of the play.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.