This classic translation of Seneca's ten tragedies by Jasper Heywood offers a masterful rendering of some of the greatest works of ancient Roman drama. Drawing on his expertise as a scholar of classical literature and his facility with the English language, Heywood captures the power and intensity of Seneca's poetry and drama, from the political intrigue of Oedipus to the blood-soaked revenge of Thyestes. With a new introduction by a leading classicist, this edition is a must-have for lovers of ancient literature and drama. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.