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Numantia: A Tragedy (1885)

Numantia: A Tragedy (1885)

Saavedra, Miguel De Cervantes
Gibson, James Y.

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ISBN10: 1166955990
ISBN13: 9781166955991
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Numantia: A Tragedy is a play written by the renowned Spanish author, Miguel de Cervantes, and published in 1885. The play tells the story of the ancient city of Numantia, which was besieged by the Roman Empire in 133 BC. The Numantians fiercely resisted the Roman invasion, and the play explores the themes of patriotism, resistance, and the struggle for freedom in the face of overwhelming odds.The play features a cast of characters that includes the Numantian leaders, Caro and Lira, as well as the Roman general, Scipio. As the siege drags on, the Numantians face starvation and desperation, but they refuse to surrender. The play culminates in a tragic conclusion as the Numantians ultimately choose death over submission to the Roman Empire.Numantia: A Tragedy is considered one of Cervantes' lesser-known works, but it is still revered for its powerful portrayal of the human spirit in the face of oppression. The play is also notable for its use of language, which is both poetic and deeply emotional. Overall, Numantia: A Tragedy is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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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