Description

The Recovery of a Lost Roman Tragedy is a book written by Henry Burt Wright and published in 1910. The book is about the discovery of a lost Roman tragedy called ""Octavia"" and the efforts made by scholars to recover and study it. The tragedy is believed to have been written by an unknown author during the reign of Nero in the 1st century AD. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the discovery of the manuscript, its preservation, and the process of deciphering and translating it. The author also discusses the literary and historical significance of the play and its themes, including political intrigue, betrayal, and the abuse of power. The book is an important contribution to the field of classical studies and provides valuable insights into the literature and culture of ancient Rome.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.