Spartacus: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä ynnä Epilogi by Konrad Lehtimäki
"Spartacus: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä ynnä Epilogi" by Konrad Lehtimäki is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The work centers around the historical figure Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who led a significant slave uprising against the Roman Republic. This narrative explores themes of freedom, oppression, and the struggle against tyranny, focusing on Spartacus as he grapples with his identity as a gladiator and his deep yearning for liberation. The opening of
the play sets the scene in a gladiatorial school near Capua, where gladiators prepare for their imminent battles in the arena. Spartacus is introduced as a strong and thoughtful character, studying a scroll while his fellow gladiators discuss their morbid fates in the arena. Amidst their conversations, Crixus, another gladiator, fervently advocates for rebellion against their oppressive masters, igniting a passionate dialogue about the possibility of their freedom. As tensions rise and the notion of revolt becomes more tangible, the scene portrays a vivid depiction of camaraderie among the gladiators as they contemplate their dire circumstances and the potential for uprising—establishing a poignant and dramatic foundation for the conflict to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lehtimäki, Konrad, 1883-1937 |
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| Title | Spartacus: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä ynnä Epilogi |
| Credits | Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish drama -- 20th century |
| Subject | Spartacus, -71 B.C. -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48640 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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