Octavia: Tragedia em 5 Actos by Vittorio Alfieri
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"Octavia: Tragedia em 5 Actos" by Vittorio Alfieri is a dramatic play written in the 18th century, specifically in the late 1700s. This tragedy unfolds the turmoil of Octavia, the daughter of Emperor Claudius, as she faces betrayal, political intrigue, and injustices surrounding her marriage to Nero. The narrative centers around themes of love, power dynamics, and the tragic consequences of ambition and cruelty in ancient Rome. The play follows Octavia, who
is unjustly repudiated and exiled by her husband Nero, driven by his infatuation with Poppea. With her return to Rome, Octavia hopes for redemption but is met with condemnation and accusations of infidelity, leading to her tragic fate. Amidst the court's treachery and the volatile emotions of those involved, she struggles to maintain her dignity and innocence. Ultimately, Octavia's tragic demise is sealed by the manipulations of Nero and the political landscape, highlighting the destructive nature of power and desire in a cruel world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Alfieri, Vittorio, 1749-1803 |
|---|---|
| Title | Octavia: Tragedia em 5 Actos |
| Alternate Title |
Octávia Tragédia em 5 Actos |
| Original Publication |
Rio de Janeiro: Typographia Imp. E Const. de J. Villeneuve & C. Rua do Ouvidor N. 65 1869 |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano. Para comentários à transcrição visite pt-scriba.blogspot.com (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language Note | This ebook uses 19th century spelling |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Tragedies (Drama) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21563 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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