Publisher's Synopsis
The Works of Nathaniel Lee Volume 1 is a collection of plays written by Nathaniel Lee, published in 1713. The volume contains seven plays, including Theodosius or The Force of Love, Sophonisba, Nero, Gloriana, Rival Queens, Princess of Cleve, and Mithridates King of Pontus. Each play explores different themes and characters, ranging from historical figures to fictional ones. Theodosius or The Force of Love is a tragic play about a Roman emperor who falls in love with a Christian woman. Sophonisba is a historical play about a Carthaginian queen who chooses death over being captured by the Romans. Nero is a tragedy about the infamous Roman emperor and his destructive reign. Gloriana is a play about the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. Rival Queens is a historical play about the rivalry between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. Princess of Cleve is a tragic romance about a woman torn between duty and love. Mithridates King of Pontus is a historical play about the ancient king and his battles against the Roman Empire. Overall, The Works of Nathaniel Lee Volume 1 provides a diverse and engaging collection of plays that explore various historical and fictional 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.
