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100	1		_aSeneca, Lucius Annaeus, _d5? BCE-65
245	1	2	_aA Translation of Octavia, a Latin Tragedy, with Notes and Introduction
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRoman tragedy previously attributed to Seneca but probably written by an imitator at a later date.
500			_aRelease date is 2017-05-11
508			_aProduced by Craig Kirkwood and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aOctavia, consort of Nero, Emperor of Rome, approximately 42-62 -- Drama
653			_aRome -- History -- Nero, 54-68 -- Drama
700	1		_aHall, Elizabeth Twining
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54702
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