Il sogno di Scipione by Pietro Metastasio

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Author Metastasio, Pietro, 1698-1782
Title Il sogno di Scipione
Credits Produced by Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net in cooperation with Progetto Manuzio, http://www.liberliber.it Project by Carlo Traverso, revision by Claudio Paganelli
Summary "Il sogno di Scipione" by Pietro Metastasio is a dramatic work reflecting on historical themes related to the campaigns of Austrian forces in Italy, first performed in the early 18th century. The play explores themes of virtue, destiny, and the duality of fortune through the allegorical representation of its characters. It situates itself during a time when Italy was heavily influenced by political and military struggles, capturing the spirit of its era. The storyline revolves around Scipio Africanus, a famed Roman general known for defeating Hannibal in the Second Punic War. In a dream-like state, Scipio encounters two divine figures—Fortuna, representing fortune and chance, and Costanza, symbolizing steadfastness and virtue. They urge Scipio to choose one as his guiding force in life. As he contemplates this choice, he speaks with the spirits of his ancestors, including his adoptive grandfather Publius, who remind him of his duties and the weight of his destiny. Ultimately, Scipio chooses Costanza, signifying a commitment to moral integrity over fleeting luck. The narrative balances the supernatural with philosophical musings on the nature of success and the burdens of leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Italian
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Operas -- Librettos
Category Text
EBook-No. 11684
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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