| Conversations in Tusculum Contributor(s): Nelson, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0865479925 ISBN-13: 9780865479920 Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux OUR PRICE: $14.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2008 Annotation: A riveting new work about power--and the abuse of power-- in ancient Rome that has startling resonance with our age, "Conversations in Tusculum "reimagines the intense interaction among Brutus, Cassius, and Cicero leading up to the assassination of Julius Caesar, the leader they had once followed into battle but whom they have come to despise. Passionate in their beliefs but torn by their sense of loyalty, they struggle to continue believing in him despite their fear that his actions may pose great dangers to the nation. "Conversations in Tusculum "had its world premiere at the Public Theater in New York City in March 2008. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | American - General |
| Dewey: 812.54 |
| LCCN: 2007051077 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.35 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A riveting new work about power--and the abuse of power-- in ancient Rome that has startling resonance with our age, Conversations in Tusculum reimagines the intense interaction among Brutus, Cassius, and Cicero leading up to the assassination of Julius Caesar, the leader they had once followed into battle but whom they have come to despise. Passionate in their beliefs but torn by their sense of loyalty, they struggle to continue believing in him despite their fear that his actions may pose great dangers to the nation. Conversations in Tusculum had its world premiere at the Public Theater in New York City in March 2008. Nelson...is a master of the quiet detail, of the oblique rhythm that transforms emotional diffidence into fascinating character.--Newsday |
Contributor Bio(s): Nelson, Richard: - Richard Nelson is author of more than twenty plays. He lives in upstate New York. |