Virginius (1882)

by James Sheridan Knowles

Book Overview

Virginius is a play written by James Sheridan Knowles in 1882. The play is set in ancient Rome and tells the story of Virginius, a Roman soldier, and his daughter Virginia. Virginia is a beautiful and virtuous young woman who is engaged to Icilius, a young Roman nobleman. However, their happiness is threatened when Appius Claudius, a corrupt and powerful Roman judge, becomes obsessed with Virginia and tries to claim her as his own. When Virginius...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120952239
• ISBN13: 9781120952233
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"