Theodosius Or The Force Of Love, A Tragedy

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.