02451cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500480015926400510020730000470025833600260030533700260033133800360035750000310039350501010042450800800052552013660060553400450197165300610201685600430207799900170212010388UtSlPG20260610133242.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBullen, A. H.q(Arthur Henry),d1857-192012aA Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-12-010 aThe tragedy of Nero -- The mayde's metamorphosis -- The martyr'd souldier -- The noble souldier.  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1" by A. H. Bullen is a compilation of classic theatrical works edited in the late 19th century. This collection aims to revive lesser-known plays, many of which have not been printed or have remained undiscovered, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of early English drama. The first volume features prominent titles such as "The Tragedy of Nero," "The Mayde's Metamorphosis," "The Martyr'd Souldier," and "The Noble Souldier," shedding light on themes of ambition, power, and societal critique prominent in the era's theatrical landscape.  At the start of "The Tragedy of Nero," the play unfolds with a vivid introduction of characters and their dynamic interactions within the court of Emperor Nero. The opening scenes feature Petronius and his friend Antonius discussing court life and their shared infatuation with Poppea, Nero's wife, setting a tone of rivalry and ambition. As Nero makes a flamboyant entrance, praised by his subjects for false triumphs that showcase his vanity rather than noble achievements, the complexities of his character emerge. The stage is set for a tale woven with intrigue, political machinations, and personal passions, characterized by dramatic exchanges, rich dialogue, and a thematic exploration of the nature of power in Rome. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-160040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10388  c51883d51883