Sophonisbe

<p><i>Sophonisbe Tragédie</i> by Voltaire is a classic example of 18th-century French drama. First performed in 1770 this play exemplifies the neoclassical style and explores themes of love duty and political intrigue. Set in ancient Carthage the tragedy recounts the story of Sophonisba a noblewoman caught between conflicting loyalties and destined for a tragic fate. Voltaire's masterful use of language and dramatic tension makes Sophonisbe a compelling and enduring work of French literature. This edition offers readers the opportunity to engage with a significant piece of theatrical history showcasing Voltaire's contribution to the development of French tragedy and his enduring influence on European literature.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>