Petronio by Marcelino Mesquita
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Mesquita, Marcelino, 1856-1919
Portuguese
"Petronio" by Marcelino Mesquita is a dramatic piece inspired by Henryk Sienkiewicz's novel "Quo Vadis," written in the early 20th century. The play delves into the lives of prominent characters in ancient Rome, centering around Petronius, a satirical poet and advisor to Emperor Nero. The story unfolds amid political intrigue, love, and the clash o...
caught in tumultuous circumstances. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Petronius' household, where he engages in witty banter with his companion Marcus Vinicius. The opening scenes establish the setting of Roman high society, filled with lavishness and power struggles. Vinicius reveals his deep infatuation for Lygia, a woman of noble birth and Christian faith, which sets the stage for conflict as he seeks Petronius’ assistance to win her over. The interplay of these characters introduces themes of love, honor, and the societal norms of the time, laying a rich groundwork for the unfolding drama and Vinicius' desperate quest to claim Lygia amidst the dangers posed by the decadent and ruthless Emperor Nero. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Thomas Carter
5 months agoI came across this while researching and the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. A true masterpiece of its kind.
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1 month agoI found this while browsing online and the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
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