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Amor Patriae: A Dramatic Poem, Founded Upon, And Partly Translated From, Theattilio Regolo Of Metastasio (1823)

Amor Patriae: A Dramatic Poem, Founded Upon, And Partly Translated From, Theattilio Regolo Of Metastasio (1823)

Metastasio
Lunn, Joseph

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ISBN10: 1164565575
ISBN13: 9781164565574
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Amor Patriae is a dramatic poem written by Metastasio in 1823. The poem is based on and partially translated from Metastasio's own work, Theattilio Regolo. The plot revolves around the character of Attilio Regolo, a Roman general who is captured by the Carthaginians and forced to make a difficult decision between his loyalty to Rome and his love for his family. The poem explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the conflict between personal and national interests. The language and style of the poem are characteristic of Metastasio's work, with a strong emphasis on emotional expression and vivid imagery. Overall, Amor Patriae is a powerful and moving work that offers insight into the complex nature of human loyalty and the sacrifices that individuals must sometimes make for their country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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