Emperor And Galilean

Emperor and Galilean is a historical drama written by Henrik Ibsen, first published in 1896. The play is divided into two parts and tells the story of the Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate, who ruled from 361 to 363 AD. The first part of the play focuses on Julian's life before he became emperor, when he was a student in Athens and became interested in philosophy and religion. He is torn between his devotion to the pagan gods and his fascination with Christianity.The second part of the play takes place during Julian's reign as emperor, as he tries to restore paganism as the dominant religion in the Roman Empire. He faces opposition from the Christian church and struggles to maintain control over his empire. The play explores themes of power, religion, and the clash of cultures.Ibsen's Emperor and Galilean is a complex and ambitious work, blending historical fact with fictional elements to create a sprawling epic that spans continents and centuries. The play is notable for its vivid portrayal of ancient Rome and Greece, as well as its exploration of the philosophical and religious ideas that shaped the ancient world. It is considered one of Ibsen's most challenging and rewarding works, and continues to be studied and performed by scholars and theater companies around the world.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.