Sophonisba (Lee play)
Sophonisba, or Hannibal's Overthrow is a 1675 tragedy by the English writer Nathaniel Lee.[1] It is based on the story of the Carthaginian noblewoman Sophonisba, one of numerous versions based on the story including John Marston's The Wonder of Women (1606) and James Thomson's Sophonisba (1730).
| Sophonisba | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Nathaniel Lee |
| Date premiered | 30 April 1675 |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
References
- Hopkins p.169
Bibliography
- Hopkins, Graham. Constant Delights: Rakes, Rogues, and Scandal in Restoration England. Robson Books, 2002.
- Lowerre, Kathryn. The Lively Arts of the London Stage, 1675–1725. Routledge, 2016.
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