Ezio: Drama (1732)
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Ezio: Drama (1732) is a play written by Pietro Antonio Metastasio, an Italian poet and librettist. The play is set in the Roman Empire and follows the story of the Roman general Aetius (Ezio in Italian) who is torn between his loyalty to the emperor and his love for his enemy's daughter. The plot also involves political intrigue, betrayal, and the struggle for power.The play was first performed in Vienna in 1732 and became one of Metastasio's most popular works. It was later adapted into an opera by several composers, including Handel, Gluck, and Mozart.Ezio: Drama (1732) is considered a masterpiece of Italian literature and a prime example of Metastasio's skill in creating complex characters and dramatic tension. The play explores themes of love, duty, and honor, and has been praised for its poetic language and vivid imagery.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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:116540771X
ISBN13:9781165407712
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:66 Pages
Weight:0.22 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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