The Rape of Lucrece

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Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, this narrative poem explores themes of lust, violence, and political intrigue. The story follows Tarquin, who, driven by desire for Collatine's wife Lucrece, commits a heinous act of rape. The poem delves into the devastating aftermath of this violence on Lucrece and the surrounding characters. This edition also includes a newly commissioned biography of Shakespeare, enhancing the reader's understanding of the playwright's life and work.