Project Gutenberg 2008-03-08 Public domain in the USA. 169 Phillips, Stephen 1864 1915 Nero E-text prepared by Al Haines "Nero" by Stephen Phillips is a historical drama written in the early 20th century. The play focuses on the rise of Nero, the infamous Emperor of Rome, highlighting the political intrigues and personal relationships that shape his ascent to power, particularly the influence of his mother, Agrippina. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, betrayal, and the cost of power as it explores the tumultuous dynamics between mother and son. The opening of the play introduces a tense atmosphere in the Great Hall of the Palace of the Caesars, where Agrippina orchestrates the murder of her husband, Emperor Claudius, to place her son, Nero, on the throne. As the act unfolds, various characters, including Xenophon, Seneca, and Burrus, are drawn into the plot, revealing the gravity of Agrippina's machinations and her determination for power. The scene is set for a dramatic exploration of family loyalty and betrayal, as Agrippina's ambition for Nero positions her as both a guiding force and a potential threat. The sense of foreboding is palpable, with prophecies and the dark legacy of power echoing throughout the narrative, foreshadowing the inevitable turmoil that will ensue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Nero, Emperor of Rome, 37-68 -- Drama PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 169625 2025-06-10T09:36:10.605530 text/html 169446 2025-01-10T09:30:12.567612 text/html 113207 2025-06-10T09:36:17.333548 application/epub+zip 114501 2025-06-10T09:36:12.571532 application/epub+zip 114501 2025-06-10T09:36:11.304530 application/epub+zip 211489 2025-06-10T09:36:20.181528 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 187594 2025-06-10T09:36:16.523542 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167492 2022-09-11T11:54:41.152633 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 126051 2025-06-10T09:36:10.145550 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 125915 2008-03-08T14:28:31 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 48097 2008-03-08T14:28:31 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 125922 2008-03-08T14:28:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48094 2008-03-08T14:28:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18896 2025-06-10T09:36:20.334502 application/rdf+xml 9118 2025-06-10T09:36:11.887514 image/jpeg 2373 2025-06-10T09:36:11.585534 image/jpeg 109241 2025-06-10T09:36:10.621542 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia