Project Gutenberg 2017-05-11 Public domain in the USA. 224 Seneca, Lucius Annaeus 65 Seneca, L. A. (Lucius Annaeus) Seneca, Annaeus Annaeus Seneca, Lucius Hall, Elizabeth Twining A Translation of Octavia, a Latin Tragedy, with Notes and Introduction Roman tragedy previously attributed to Seneca but probably written by an imitator at a later date. Produced by Craig Kirkwood and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "A Translation of Octavia, a Latin Tragedy, with Notes and Introduction" by Elizabeth Twining Hall is a scholarly translation of a historical tragedy, likely written in the late 1st century AD. This work is significant as it represents the only surviving example of the "fabula praetexta", a form of Roman tragedy grounded in historical events. The central theme revolves around the tragic figure of Octavia, showcasing her tumultuous life marked by betrayal, political machinations, and personal loss. The play follows Octavia, the daughter of Emperor Claudius, as she navigates the treachery of her husband, Nero, who discards her for his mistress, Poppaea. The narrative unfolds in five acts, each punctuated by choruses that deepen the emotional resonance and highlight the political turmoil of the era. Octavia's plight encapsulates the broader themes of familial betrayal and the capricious nature of power, with pivotal moments, such as her exile to the island of Pandataria and the tragic fate of her family, underscoring the grim consequences of Nero’s rule. Beyond its personal tragedy, the play critiques the political landscape of the time, showcasing the fickle nature of fortune and the stark realities of a woman powerless amidst the ruthless power struggles of Rome. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Octavia, consort of Nero, Emperor of Rome, approximately 42-62 -- Drama Rome -- History -- Nero, 54-68 -- Drama PA Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Classics of Literature Category: History - Ancient 124238 2025-06-22T04:09:30.904612 text/html 102809 2024-10-23T02:05:00 text/html 71513 2025-06-22T04:09:34.409560 application/epub+zip 70094 2025-06-22T04:09:31.582561 application/epub+zip 70095 2025-06-22T04:09:31.220536 application/epub+zip 114631 2025-06-22T04:09:36.588560 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99708 2025-06-22T04:09:34.084531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99873 2022-09-24T22:46:39.510654 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 85325 2025-06-22T04:09:30.579556 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 65300 2024-10-23T02:05:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17032 2025-06-22T04:09:36.737537 application/rdf+xml 3363 2025-06-22T04:09:31.326540 image/jpeg 1051 2025-06-22T04:09:31.268534 image/jpeg 52535 2025-06-22T04:09:30.917537 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