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Pseudo-Seneca: OctaviaCompanions to Greek and Roman Tragedy Octavia is a unique play: a work of uncertain authorship and date, erroneously attributed to Seneca, it is the only surviving example of a Roman historical drama. Its story focuses on the turbulent events surrounding Nero's divorce from his first wife Octavia, daughter of the emperor Claudius and his marriage to the glamorous Poppaea, a move that sparks open rebellion amongst the Roman populace. With a supporting

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and religion and colonization myths

and the extension of the language and symbolism of gender beyond male and female roles

develops a theory of character and human nature

whose life she once saved

They offer some intriguing glimpses into the domestic life of (mainly wealthy) Athenian families

on a range of different critical interpretations arising from fresh readings of the texts

with a strong history of reception down to the present day

Four devastating Greek tragedies showing the powerful brought down by betrayal

and even a quick

It will provide extra reading and revision material for pupils who have covered the basic grammar and vocabulary to be found in elementary courses and may be of particular interest to pupils who intend to sit the Common Entrance Latin exam at levels 2 or 3

These passages are preceded by advice on prose-writing and alternate passages are fully annotated with aids and references

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