The Tragedy Of Sophonisba (1730)

The Tragedy of Sophonisba is a play written by James Thomson in 1730. The play is set in ancient Carthage and tells the story of Sophonisba, the daughter of Hasdrubal, who is betrothed to Syphax, the king of Numidia. However, Sophonisba falls in love with Masinissa, a prince from a rival tribe, and they marry in secret.As the play progresses, the political situation in Carthage becomes increasingly unstable, and Sophonisba is forced to choose between her loyalty to her father and her love for Masinissa. Ultimately, she decides to side with Masinissa, but their happiness is short-lived as Syphax betrays them and they are captured by the Roman general Scipio.Sophonisba is faced with a terrible decision: either marry the Roman general and save her own life, or drink poison and die with honor. In the end, she chooses the latter, and the play ends with her tragic death.The Tragedy of Sophonisba is a powerful exploration of love, loyalty, and honor, and is considered one of Thomson's greatest works. It is a classic example of 18th-century tragedy, with its emphasis on heroic virtue and tragic fate.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.