Romulus and Remus: Or Rome Was Not Built in a Day; A Classical and What One May Call a Most Absurdly Ridiculous; In One Act; Being an Attempt at Something Founded on Roman History (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

T. F. Dillon Croker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267441681 ISBN 13: 9780267441686

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Witty spoof of Roman history that shines with stagecraft and mischief.

A brisk, playful one-act romp that blends courtly intrigue with melodramatic flair, bringing ancient legends to cheeky life on the modern stage.

This edition presents a lively theatrical pastiche that follows Rome’s early legends through quarrels, daring escapes, and a surprising twist of fate. Expect puns, parodies of history, and lots of crowd-pleasing humor, all delivered with quick dialogue and a chorus that winks at the audience.

• Enjoy a brisk, theatrical reinterpretation of Rome’s founding myths.
• Experience chorus-led framing, interludes, and comic détours that keep the mood light.
• See spoofed period language, stage business, and melodramatic reversals play out on cue.
• Follow a chaotic but entertaining journey from royal plots to a surprising throne reunion.

Ideal for readers who enjoy humorous classics, clever stagecraft, and light, fast-paced dialogue that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267441681
• ISBN 13: 9780267441686
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 51