A Translation of Octavia, a Latin Tragedy, with Notes and Introduction (Registro nro. 95534)
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| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
| 041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
| Source of code | iso639-1 |
| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | PA |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, |
| Dates associated with a name | 5? BCE-65 |
| 245 12 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | A Translation of Octavia, a Latin Tragedy, with Notes and Introduction |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2017 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
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| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
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| Carrier type term | online resource |
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| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Roman tragedy previously attributed to Seneca but probably written by an imitator at a later date. |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2017-05-11 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Produced by Craig Kirkwood and the Online Distributed<br/>Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was<br/>produced from images generously made available by The<br/>Internet Archive.) |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "A Translation of Octavia, a Latin Tragedy, with Notes and Introduction" by Elizabeth Twining Hall is a scholarly translation of a historical tragedy, likely written in the late 1st century AD. This work is significant as it represents the only surviving example of the "fabula praetexta", a form of Roman tragedy grounded in historical events. The central theme revolves around the tragic figure of Octavia, showcasing her tumultuous life marked by betrayal, political machinations, and personal loss. The play follows Octavia, the daughter of Emperor Claudius, as she navigates the treachery of her husband, Nero, who discards her for his mistress, Poppaea. The narrative unfolds in five acts, each punctuated by choruses that deepen the emotional resonance and highlight the political turmoil of the era. Octavia's plight encapsulates the broader themes of familial betrayal and the capricious nature of power, with pivotal moments, such as her exile to the island of Pandataria and the tragic fate of her family, underscoring the grim consequences of Nero’s rule. Beyond its personal tragedy, the play critiques the political landscape of the time, showcasing the fickle nature of fortune and the stark realities of a woman powerless amidst the ruthless power struggles of Rome. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 534 ## - ORIGINAL VERSION NOTE | |
| Note about original | Original publication data not identified |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Octavia, consort of Nero, Emperor of Rome, approximately 42-62 -- Drama |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Rome -- History -- Nero, 54-68 -- Drama |
| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Hall, Elizabeth Twining |
| 856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54702">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54702</a> |
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