Publisher's Synopsis
Cato a Tragedy is a play written by Joseph Addison and published in 1713. The play is set in ancient Rome and follows the story of Cato, a stoic philosopher and senator who stands up against Julius Caesar's tyranny. The play explores themes of honor, duty, and freedom, and is considered a classic example of 18th-century neoclassical drama. This particular edition of the book is a large print version, making it easier for readers with visual impairments to enjoy the text.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1730. A neoclassical tragedy by Addison, English essayist, poet, and statesman, Cato had an immense success in its own time. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
