The Rival Queens Or The Death Of Alexander The Great - Lee Nathaniel

The Rival Queens Or The Death Of Alexander The Great is a play written by Nathaniel Lee and first performed in 1701 at the Theatre Royal in London by the company of Queen Anne. The play is set in ancient Greece and follows the power struggle between two women, Roxana and Statira, who both claim to be the rightful wife of Alexander the Great after his death. The play explores themes of jealousy, ambition, and betrayal as the two women compete for power and influence. Throughout the play, there are several subplots involving other characters, including Alexander's mother, Olympias, and his best friend, Hephaestion. The Rival Queens Or The Death Of Alexander The Great is a tragic drama that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of unchecked ambition.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.

EAN: 9781104326296