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Sophonisba: A Tragedy; Philaster; Virginia; Gustavus Vasa; Ulysses (1778) by James Thomson is a collection of five plays written by the Scottish poet and playwright. The first play, Sophonisba, is a tragedy that tells the story of the Carthaginian queen who takes her own life rather than submit to the Romans. The second play, Philaster, is a romantic tragicomedy set in ancient Greece about a prince who falls in love with a woman who is already betrothed to another. The third play, Virginia, is a tragedy based on the story of the Roman girl who was killed by her father to protect her from a corrupt judge. The fourth play, Gustavus Vasa, is a historical drama about the Swedish king who led a rebellion against the Danish rule in the 16th century. The final play, Ulysses, is a classical drama based on the adventures of the Greek hero Ulysses as he returns home after the Trojan War. Overall, this collection of plays showcases Thomson's versatility as a writer and his ability to tackle a variety of genres and themes.Additional Authors: Mr. Crisp, Henry Brooke, N. Rowe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.