The Tragedy Of Valentinian (1717)

The Tragedy of Valentinian is a play written by Francis Beaumont and first published in 1717. The play is set in ancient Rome and tells the story of Emperor Valentinian, who is torn between his love for his wife, Lucina, and his desire for his mistress, Eudoxia. Valentinian is also struggling to maintain control over his empire, as his generals and advisors are plotting against him. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and power, as Valentinian's personal and political struggles ultimately lead to his downfall. The play is written in five acts and features a diverse cast of characters, including Valentinian's sister, Placidia, and his loyal advisor, Aretus. The Tragedy of Valentinian is considered one of Beaumont's most accomplished works and remains a popular play in the canon of English 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.