Ottavia by Vittorio Alfieri
QR code
"Ottavia" by Vittorio Alfieri is a tragic play written in the late 18th century. The play explores themes of love, power, and betrayal in the context of Ancient Rome, focusing on the turbulent relationship between Emperor Nero and his wife Ottavia, as well as the political intrigues surrounding their lives. The narrative unfolds in the regality of Nero's court, revealing a story laden with emotional turmoil and dark machinations. Ottavia, the estranged
wife of Nero, returns to Rome after being exiled, igniting the tensions between her and Poppea, Nero's new lover. Amidst a backdrop of political unrest and public opinion, Nero grapples with his feelings for both women while Seneca, his advisor, warns him of the potential consequences of his actions. As the civil unrest grows, Nero's tyrannical and impulsive nature leads to tragic consequences, culminating in a fierce culmination of betrayal and sacrifice. The play ultimately examines themes of innocence lost and the ruthless pursuit of power, highlighting Alfieri's deep understanding of human emotions and the complexities of moral dilemmas in political power struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Alfieri, Vittorio, 1749-1803 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bruscoli, Nicola, 1903-1957 |
| Title | Ottavia |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Tragedies (Drama) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38012 |
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 343 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!