Cato: A Tragedy, in Five Acts

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719

Contributor:

Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Cato: A Tragedy, in Five Acts" by Joseph Addison is a dramatic play written in the early 18th century, specifically around the early 1700s. This work belongs to the genre of tragedy and engages with themes of freedom, political integrity, and the moral struggles of its characters within the context of ancient Rome. The narrative focuses on the figure of Cato, a Roman statesman, who stands as a symbol of virtue and resistance against tyranny. The plot unfolds during a tumultuous time in Rome as Cato and his supporters grapple with the advancing power of Julius Caesar. Throughout the five acts, Cato embodies the struggle between liberty and oppression as he prepares to face Caesar's forces in Utica. The story weaves together various subplots involving his children, Portius and Marcia, who navigate their own conflicts of love and allegiance against the backdrop of civil war, adding depth to the central theme of sacrifice for one's country. Cato's unwavering commitment to his principles ultimately leads him to a tragic yet noble end, reflecting Addison's exploration of stoicism and virtue in the face of despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2010-03-10