The Rape of Lucrece by William Shakespeare
"The Rape of Lucrece" by William Shakespeare is a narrative poem published in 1594. This somber work recounts the tragic story of Lucretia, a virtuous Roman noblewoman whose encounter with the king's son leads to devastating consequences. When Tarquin becomes obsessed with the beautiful and honorable Lucrece after hearing her husband's praise, his unchecked desire sets in motion events that will forever alter Roman history. Written in rhyme royal, the poem explores
themes of honor, violation, and revenge in ancient Rome. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Rape of Lucrece |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rape_of_Lucrece |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100 |
| Credits | the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1505 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 575 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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