Bøger af Nathaniel Lee

Oedipus: A Tragedy, As It Is Acted At His Highness The Duke Of York�������s Theater (1724) is a play written by John Dryden. The play is a retelling of the Greek myth of Oedipus, who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother. The play was first performed at the Duke of York's Theatre in London in 1724. It follows the story of Oedipus, the king of Thebes, who sets out to find the murderer of the previous king, Laius. As he investigates, he discovers that he himself is the murderer and that he has unknowingly married his own mother, Jocasta. The play explores themes of fate, free will, and the consequences of one's actions. Dryden's version of the play is known for its poetic language and dramatic tension, and it remains a popular work of literature and theatre today.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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Theodosius Or The Force Of Love is a tragedy written by Nathaniel Lee. The play revolves around the story of Theodosius, a Roman emperor, who falls in love with a young woman named Irene. However, Irene is already engaged to another man, and Theodosius' love for her becomes obsessive and all-consuming. As a result, he becomes increasingly unstable and paranoid, leading to a tragic and violent end. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, power, and the destructive nature of unchecked passion. Lee's writing is known for its poetic language and complex characters, making this play a classic example of Restoration tragedy.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.

The main interest of the play lies in its defense of Whig policies, by means of the historical parallel to Rome, thus showing why the Augustan Age was Augustan in politics as well as poetics.