The Roman Maid

The Roman Maid: A Tragedy, written by Robert Hurst and published in 1725, is a play set in ancient Rome. The story revolves around the character of Lucilla, a Roman maid who falls in love with a young man named Marcus. However, their love is forbidden as Marcus is a nobleman and Lucilla is a servant. The play explores the themes of love, class conflict, and societal norms in ancient Rome. As the plot unfolds, Lucilla's love for Marcus becomes the catalyst for a series of tragic events that ultimately lead to her downfall. The Roman Maid: A Tragedy is a classic example of 18th-century English drama and is known for its vivid portrayal of ancient Roman society and its characters.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.