Sejanus His Fall (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: Ben Jonson
- First Published: 1605
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Tragedy
- Time of Work: First century c.e.
- Genres: Drama, Tragedy
- Subjects: Politics, Kings, queens, or royalty, Politicians, Italy or Italians, Greek or Roman times, Rome, Nobility, First century, Royal courts or courtiers
- Locales: Roman Empire, Rome, ancient
Places Discussed
*Rome. Center of the ancient Roman Empire, which is under the rule of the emperor Tiberius at the time in which the play is set. The sense of intrigue that surrounds the machinations of Sejanus to discredit the legitimate heirs to the throne of the Roman Empire is captured in the careful juxtaposition of settings within the capital city. Factions supporting Sejanus and those opposed to him meet in the chambers of the emperor’s palace, at Sejanus’s home, in various gardens, on city streets, and at the home of his principal rival, the widow Agrippina, mother...
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