The Clemency Of Titus (1828)

The Clemency of Titus is a play written by Pietro Metastasio in 1734, which was later adapted into an opera by Mozart in 1791. The play is set in ancient Rome and tells the story of Emperor Titus, who must decide whether to pardon or execute his former lover Berenice, who is a foreign queen. The play explores themes of love, duty, and the conflict between personal desires and the responsibilities of leadership. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with Berenice struggling between her love for Titus and her loyalty to her own people. The play also features a cast of supporting characters, including the scheming courtier Arsace and the loyal friend and advisor Publio. The language is poetic and lyrical, with Metastasio's mastery of the Italian language shining through in every line. Overall, The Clemency of Titus is a timeless tale of love and power, with universal themes that continue to resonate with audiences 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.