Timoleon: A Dramatic Poem (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Rhoades

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428970435 ISBN 13: 9780428970437

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

Synopsis

Timoleon rises from isolation to lead a war-torn Sicily to freedom, in a vivid dramatic poem.

This sweeping verse drama retells the life of Timoleon, a Corinthian who answers his city’s call to arms and reshapes tyranny into law. Through battle-field urgency and political reshaping, the poem traces his unexpected ascent from a reluctant recluse to a transformative leader in Sicily.

The work blends historical material with lofty, baroque storytelling. It moves between Corinth and Syracuse, mixing prophetic visions, vivid combat scenes, and the chorus’s response as it explores themes of courage, duty, and the cost of liberty. The language invites readers to feel the pace of sieges, storm, and triumph, while watching a city find its footing again under steady guidance.

• A dramatic portrait of Timoleon’s courage and strategic leadership in crisis.
• Vivid scenes spanning Corinth, Rhegium, Adranum, and Syracuse.
• Epic verse that blends mythic imagery with historical events.
• Exploration of political reform, justice, and the restoration of law.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical epic poetry, classical drama, and richly imagined retellings of ancient events.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428970435
• ISBN 13: 9780428970437
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 166