The Rape of Lucrece
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William Shakespeare
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The Rape of Lucrece (1594) is a narrative poem by William Shakespeare about the legendary Lucretia. Lucrece draws on the story described in both Ovid's Fasti and Livy's history of Rome. In 509 BC, Sextus Tarquinius, son of Tarquin, the king of Rome, raped Lucretia (Lucrece), wife of Collatinus, one of the king's aristocratic retainers. As a result, Lucrece committed suicide. Her body was paraded in the Roman Forum by the king's nephew. This incited a full-scale revolt against the Tarquins led by Lucius Junius Brutus, the banishment of the royal family, and the founding of the Roman republic. (Summary by Wikipedia) (2 hr 9 min)
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fabulous work
Bravozulu
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I never got a chance to read or hear this story by Shakespeare until now. this is one of those few Librivox recordings which is not only excellent, but so excellent that I'll revisit it multiple times in future years. not all professional readings I've come across get to this caliber.
great
prusc
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very well read by the three readers
Outstanding really enjoyed this thx readers!!!
Dpc
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