Project Gutenberg 2015-07-02 Public domain in the USA. 134 Cossa, Pietro 1830 1881 Nerone: commedia in cinque atti ed in versi, con prologo e note storiche Produced by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Nerone: commedia in cinque atti ed in versi, con prologo e note storiche" by Pietro Cossa is a theatrical play written in the late 19th century. The work presents a comedic interpretation of the infamous Roman Emperor Nero, focusing on his character as an artist rather than a ruthless ruler. It aims to explore the complexities and contradictions of Nero's personality against the backdrop of his artistic pursuits and the political turmoil of his time. The opening of the play introduces us to Nero, depicted as a hedonistic figure more concerned with art, games, and entertainment than the governance of the Roman Empire. The prologue features the buffoon Menecrate, who sets the tone for the play, suggesting that this rendition of Nero is dramatically different from traditional portrayals. We see Nero engaged in light-hearted exchanges with his companions, showcasing his whimsical nature, even as hints of political discontent swirl around him. Characters such as Cluvio Rufo and Menecrate enter to discuss the state of the Senate and Nero’s financial troubles, hinting at the instability of his reign. The audience is drawn into a world where art and pleasure are prioritized, but the undercurrents of impending chaos raise questions about the sustainability of Nero's indulgent lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. it Nero, Emperor of Rome, 37-68 -- Drama PQ Text IT Teatro in versi Browsing: Literature Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 209960 2025-06-19T17:14:52.525455 text/html 198845 2024-10-24T17:38:44 text/html 301318 2025-06-19T17:15:03.695385 application/epub+zip 309577 2025-06-19T17:14:55.562369 application/epub+zip 125303 2025-06-19T17:14:54.130390 application/epub+zip 396353 2025-06-19T17:15:07.845404 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 399541 2025-06-19T17:15:01.282390 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216552 2022-09-22T11:05:11.388525 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154966 2025-06-19T17:14:51.286442 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 134985 2024-10-24T17:38:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16284 2025-06-19T17:15:08.007340 application/rdf+xml 18299 2025-06-19T17:14:54.248370 image/jpeg 3727 2025-06-19T17:14:54.188447 image/jpeg 289958 2025-06-19T17:14:52.569431 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