Publisher's Synopsis
""The Lost Oracles: A Masque"" is a play written by James Westfall Thompson. The play is set in ancient Greece and follows the story of a young man named Philostratus who is on a quest to find the lost oracles. The oracles are believed to contain the wisdom of the gods and are said to be able to predict the future. Philostratus is accompanied on his journey by a group of travelers, including a poet, a philosopher, and a priestess. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including a group of bandits and a treacherous mountain pass. Eventually, they arrive at the temple where the oracles are said to be kept, but they discover that the oracles have been lost for centuries. Despite this setback, Philostratus and his companions continue their search, determined to uncover the secrets of the lost oracles. The play is a meditation on the nature of wisdom, the power of prophecy, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. It is a timeless tale that speaks to the human desire for knowledge and understanding, and the quest for enlightenment that lies at the heart of all great journeys.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.
