Caractacus

Caractacus: A Dramatic Poem is a work of literature by William Mason, published in 1777. The poem is a dramatic retelling of the life of Caractacus, a legendary British chieftain who fought against the Roman invasion of Britain in the first century AD. The poem follows Caractacus' journey from his initial resistance to the Romans to his eventual defeat and capture, and his subsequent imprisonment in Rome. Throughout the poem, Mason explores themes of patriotism, heroism, and the clash of cultures between the British and the Romans. The work is written in blank verse and is notable for its vivid descriptions of battles and landscapes, as well as its lyrical language and evocative imagery. Caractacus: A Dramatic Poem is considered a significant work of 18th-century English literature and a classic example of the genre of historical drama.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.