The Boas, Frederick S. (Frederick Samuel) 1862-1957 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Tragedy Of Caesar's Revenge" by Frederick S. Boas is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The work explores the themes of ambition, betrayal, and the tragic consequences of civil strife, focusing on historical figures such as Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Brutus. As a reprint of a work that reflects the stylistic elements of the late Elizabethan era, it delves into the complexities of power dynamics in ancient Rome. At the start of the play, the prologue introduces a sense of catastrophic conflict, heralded by the character of Discord, who articulates the chaos of civil war and the downfall of heroes. The opening scenes unfold with the aftermath of the battle at Pharsalia, showcasing the despair of Brutus and Pompey as they grapple with defeat and the loss of their glorious reputation. Characters express their grief in vivid poetic language, highlighting the personal and moral dilemmas they face in the wake of their ambitions and the shifting tides of fortune. Pompey’s lamentation reveals his sense of betrayal and hopelessness as he confronts his imminent doom, setting the stage for the interplay of fate and free will that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-01-04 Produced by Thierry Alberto, Louise Pryor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Caesar, Julius -- Drama Tragedies (Drama) Pompey, the Great, 106 B.C.-48 B.C. -- Drama PR Original publication data not identified 12010444 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30846 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30846 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133714.0 30846