Cato: A Tragedy, in Five Acts

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Cato: A Tragedy, in Five Acts

by Joseph Addison

EN·~1 hours·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total

CATO; - A Tragedy, - IN FIVE ACTS,

22:45

AS PERFORMED AT THE - THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN. - PRINTED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE MANAGERS FROM THE PROMPT BOOK.

0:07

CATO. - ACT THE FIRST. - SCENE I.

1:03:47

Description

In the waning days of the Roman Republic, a steadfast senator refuses to bend to the tide of ambition that threatens to drown the ideals of liberty and virtue. Cato’s unshakable moral code pits him against powerful rivals, and his fierce dedication to the cause of the people ignites both admiration and danger. The drama opens with tense deliberations in the Senate, fierce speeches, and a palpable sense of a nation on the brink, drawing listeners into a world where honor and politics collide.

Through crisp, resonant dialogue and a steady rhythm that captures the gravity of the era, the play explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the cost of standing firm in the face of overwhelming pressure. As alliances shift and the stakes rise, Cato’s resolve becomes a beacon of stoic endurance, inviting listeners to contemplate the timeless struggle between personal conscience and public power.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (83K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2010-03-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison

1672–1719

Best known for shaping the friendly, polished voice of early English journalism, this essayist helped turn everyday observation into lively literature. His work with Richard Steele on The Spectator made him one of the defining writers of the early 1700s.

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