Lehtimäki, Konrad 1883-1937 creator text utu 2015 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Spartacus: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä ynnä Epilogi" by Konrad Lehtimäki is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The work centers around the historical figure Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who led a significant slave uprising against the Roman Republic. This narrative explores themes of freedom, oppression, and the struggle against tyranny, focusing on Spartacus as he grapples with his identity as a gladiator and his deep yearning for liberation. The opening of the play sets the scene in a gladiatorial school near Capua, where gladiators prepare for their imminent battles in the arena. Spartacus is introduced as a strong and thoughtful character, studying a scroll while his fellow gladiators discuss their morbid fates in the arena. Amidst their conversations, Crixus, another gladiator, fervently advocates for rebellion against their oppressive masters, igniting a passionate dialogue about the possibility of their freedom. As tensions rise and the notion of revolt becomes more tangible, the scene portrays a vivid depiction of camaraderie among the gladiators as they contemplate their dire circumstances and the potential for uprising—establishing a poignant and dramatic foundation for the conflict to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-04-05 Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Finnish drama -- 20th century Spartacus, -71 B.C. -- Drama PH Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48640 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48640 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134122.0 48640