Epicharis: A Historical Tragedy

By Thomas Henry Lister

Book Overview

Epicharis: A Historical Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Henry Lister and published in 1829. The play tells the story of Epicharis, a Roman noblewoman who becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the tyrannical Emperor Nero. Despite her efforts to remain loyal to her cause and her fellow conspirators, Epicharis is eventually captured and tortured by Nero's henchmen. The play explores themes of loyalty, courage, and betrayal, and offers a glimpse into the political and social climate of ancient Rome. With its vivid characters and gripping plot, Epicharis: A Historical Tragedy is a compelling work of historical fiction that will appeal to readers interested in ancient history, drama, and the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104123126
• ISBN13: 9781104123123
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"