Caius Gracchus, A Tragedy: In Five Acts (1823)

by James Sheridan Knowles

Book Overview

Caius Gracchus, A Tragedy: In Five Acts (1823) is a play written by James Sheridan Knowles. The play is based on the life of Caius Gracchus, a Roman politician who lived in the second century BC. The play is set in ancient Rome and follows the story of Caius Gracchus as he fights for the rights of the common people against the aristocracy.The play begins with Caius Gracchus returning to Rome after a long absence. He is shocked to see the poverty and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165331993
• ISBN13: 9781165331994
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"