Author: Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis)
Synopsis:
In "Heliogabalus: A Buffoonery in Three Acts," Mencken and Nathan take readers on a wild and satirical journey through the life of the infamous Roman Emperor Heliogabalus. This irreverent play explores the excesses, debauchery, and absurdity of power as it follows the rise and fall of a ruler who defies all conventions. With witty dialogue and outrageous scenarios, the authors shed light on the follies of human nature and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
Genres: Satire, Historical Fiction, Comedy
Themes: Power and Corruption, Excess and Decadence, Critique of Authority
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