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Synopsis
A bold ancient drama of captivity, ransom, and a man torn between war and peace. In a city of Miletus, a Gaul named Hervor moves between brutal conflict and fragile mercy as he guards a captured wife and faces a court of Greek rulers, fierce captors, and the pull of a life he never imagined. The tale traces loyalty, law, and the cost of choosing one’s own heart over power.
Hervor, the Gaul blends the intensity of siege and the intimacy of a personal dilemma. It unfolds across tense scenes of attack, negotiation, and moral testing, where freedom and ransom clash with duty, love, and the possibility of a new future.
- A vivid setting in ancient Anatolia with invading Gauls and a besieged temple
- A central moral debate about what is owed to captors, spouses, and the state
- A complex look at honor, love, and the challenge of choosing between duty and desire
- Strong, character-driven moments that explore courage, restraint, and repentance
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical drama, political intrigue, and stories of personal choice set against the backdrop of ancient conflict.
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The Gaul ACT I. The First A ct is laid in Miletus about 280 B. C. The rest in Gaul. There is an interval of one year between the First and Second A cts. SCENE I. (T he market-place of Miletus. A throng of excited citizens. The alarm sounds at intervals.) Citizens: The alarm !T he alarm !A ristander: Peace citizens! Harpalos, what means this tumult? Harpalos: May the gods defend Miletus from the danger that threatens her! A ristartder: But what means this tumult? Whyis the city thus aroused? Harpalos: Noble A ristander and men of Miletus, early this morning a horde of strange and ferocious beings such as I never before beheld, appeared upon the hills, swooped down upon our outposts, and ere the signal of danger could be given, had carried away the fair daughters of Miletus. A ristander: Carried away the women? Harpalos: Assembled in the Temple of A rtemis! A ristander: Where were your guards? They should have defended to the death their charge. Harpalos: At the first surprise the fierce barbarians cut them down.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This epic drama set in ancient Gaul during the time of Alexander the Great, tells the tale of Hervor, a brave and charismatic Gallic chieftain, who abducts the noblewomen of Miletus and holds them hostage. The play is more than an action-adventure story, shedding light on the complex nature of human emotions within the harsh realities of ancient warfare. The author seamlessly interweaves the lives of captors and captives, presenting a gripping exploration of loyalty, love, and betrayal against the backdrop of a perilous historical period and the inevitable clash of cultures. Through its well-developed characters and evocative language, this book offers a thought-provoking insight into the nature of human conflict and the timeless struggles for freedom and belonging. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331152972_0
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