02661cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500750015226400510022730000470027833600260032533700260035133800360037750001030041350000310051650801870054752013360073453400450207065300760211565300440219170000280223585600430226399900170230654702UtSlPG20260610134248.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPA1 aSeneca, Lucius Annaeus,d5? BCE-6512aA Translation of Octavia, a Latin Tragedy, with Notes and Introduction 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRoman tragedy previously attributed to Seneca but probably written by an imitator at a later date.  aRelease date is 2017-05-11  aProduced by Craig Kirkwood and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive.)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOctavia, consort of Nero, Emperor of Rome, approximately 42-62 -- Drama  aRome -- History -- Nero, 54-68 -- Drama1 aHall, Elizabeth Twining40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54702  c95534d95534