Publisher's Synopsis
Cleonice, Princess of Bithynia: A Tragedy is a play written by John Hoole in 1775. The play is set in ancient Bithynia and revolves around the story of Cleonice, the princess of the kingdom. Cleonice is in love with a nobleman named Demetrius, but her father, the king, disapproves of their relationship and arranges for her to marry another man, Antigonus. Cleonice is torn between her duty to her father and her love for Demetrius. As the story unfolds, the characters are faced with a series of tragic events that ultimately lead to a dramatic and tragic ending. The play explores themes of love, duty, and betrayal, and is written in the style of a classical tragedy. Hoole's Cleonice, Princess of Bithynia is a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers with its powerful storytelling and poignant themes.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.
