Sejanus: His Fall

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sejanus: His Fall" by Ben Jonson is a tragedy written during the early 17th century. The play is set in ancient Rome and centers around Aelius Sejanus, a powerful figure in the imperial court, who schemes for power and ultimately faces his dramatic downfall as a result of his ambition and treachery. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the political intrigue and the environment of servility that defines the court of Tiberius. The early dialogue among characters such as Sabinus and Silius reveals a general discontent and suspicion surrounding ambition and flattery, setting the stage for Sejanus's machinations. As Sejanus enters, he is presented as a master manipulator, working to solidify his power and influence over Tiberius and manipulate others to achieve his ends. The opening scenes foreshadow the betrayal and political maneuvers that will ultimately lead to his tragic fall, showcasing Jonson's exploration of ambition, power, and the corrupting influence of courtly life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Amy E Zelmer, Sue Asscher, Robert Prince and David Widger

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sejanus_His_Fall

Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-03-01