Five Men and Pompey: A Series of Dramatic Portraits

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Five Men and Pompey: A Series of Dramatic Portraits

by Stephen Vincent Benét

EN·~27 minutes

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A vivid tableau of ancient Rome comes alive in this collection of dramatic portraits, each piece echoing the clash of ambition, loyalty, and the relentless march of history. The opening scene thrusts listeners into a heated banquet where a weary commander confronts his own legacy, his voice trembling between triumph and despair as old allies turn to shadows. Through lyrical monologues, the work captures the raw intensity of power struggles, the haunting echo of lost loves, and the bitter taste of inevitable downfall.

The remaining portraits shift focus to other iconic figures, offering a glimpse into the personal turmoil that fuels public deeds. Poetic language and theatrical pacing draw you into conspiracies, fleeting moments of glory, and the quiet reflections of men caught in the tide of empire. Listeners will find themselves immersed in a world where the grandeur of the Senate meets the intimate confession of a soldier, all rendered with a striking blend of historical detail and dramatic flair.

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Language

en

Duration

~27 minutes (26K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2020-06-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Stephen Vincent Benét

Stephen Vincent Benét

1898–1943

Best known for turning American history and legend into vivid, memorable storytelling, this Pulitzer Prize-winning writer moved easily between poetry, fiction, and folklore. His work includes the Civil War epic John Brown's Body as well as enduring stories like "The Devil and Daniel Webster" and "By the Waters of Babylon."

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