Sophonisba by Giovanni Giorgio Trissino
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About this eBook
| Author | Trissino, Giovanni Giorgio, 1478-1550 |
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| Editor | Corrozet, Gilles, 1510-1568 |
| Translator | Saint-Gelais, Mellin de, 1491-1558 |
| Title |
Sophonisba Tragedie tresexcellente, tant pour l'argument, que pour le poly langage et graves sentences dont elle est ornée |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Summary | "Sophonisba" by Giovanni Giorgio Trissino is a tragedy written in the late 16th century. The play revolves around the story of Sophonisba, the daughter of Hasdrubal, who faces the turmoil of war and the ensuing political machinations that result in her being caught between her loyalty to her homeland and her doomed love stories. Central to the narrative are the characters of Sophonisba, her maid Herminia, and the Roman soldiers, including the conflicted Masinissa. The opening of the tragedy introduces Sophonisba in a state of deep distress, haunted by the loss of her homeland and the precarious situation faced by her husband, Masinissa, in battle. In a heartfelt conversation with her loyal companion Herminia, she reflects on her family’s past, the shifting fortunes of war, and the weight of her impending fate. As the news of her husband’s capture comes to light, Sophonisba’s turmoil intensifies, culminating in a resolute choice that reflects her royal dignity and desperation. The scene sets the stage for a profound exploration of themes like honor, despair, and autonomy against the backdrop of personal and political conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Sophonisba, -203 B.C. -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29279 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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