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Sophonisba, -203 B.C. -- Drama Books
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Giovanni Giorgio Trissino
Sophonisba Tragedie tresexcellente, tant pour l'argument, que pour le poly langage et graves sentences dont elle est ornée
"Sophonisba" by Giovanni Giorgio Trissino is a tragedy written between 1514 and 1515 and published in 1524. As the first regular tragedy in Italian literature to recreate the conventions of classical Greek drama, it tells the story of Sophonisba, a Carthaginian princess caught between political alliances and passionate love. When her husband is defeated in battle, she faces capture by the Romans until Massinissa, her former promised lover, offers marriage as salvation. But Roman law threatens their union, forcing a tragic choice between honor and freedom.
Lauri Haarla
Sophonisbe : $b Murhenäytelmä
"Sophonisbe: Murhenäytelmä" by Lauri Haarla is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the context of Karthago and follows the titular character, Sophonisbe, the daughter of Hasdrubal, a general in Carthage, as she navigates the turbulent political landscape and her own emotional struggles amidst the impending doom of war. At the start of the play, Sophonisbe is in her father Hasdrubal's garden, contemplating dreams and the harsh reality of the present with her companion Helike. Their conversation reveals a sense of foreboding regarding the fate of Karthago, and Sophonisbe expresses her anxiety about the uncertain outcome of the ongoing conflict with Rome. As the plot progresses, threats materialize from various quarters, including the emergence of love interests and the deepening crisis surrounding her fiancé Masinissa. The opening sets the stage for themes of love, sacrifice, and the devastating impact of war, drawing the reader into a historical drama filled with tension and emotional depth.
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