SCENE II - Enter CHORUS.
Chorus: Now on this stage Antinous will reign,
As God of Greece, and as Hadrian's man.
Remember his love was simply insane,
But true as possible once it began.
Engulf his light and then give it away,
Hold not so tight to the young lover's heart.
Then if you may find yourself in dismay,
You can share his hurt and know of this art.
Hadrian's tears remain in the Nile,
Antinous' struggle, put to rest.
But still, dear lovers, do laugh and smile,
For world without love is a heavy test.
Antinous and Hadrian, love on.
Keep walking through night until you find dawn.
(Exit.)
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Hadrian & Antinous
Historical FictionExplore the love affair of the Ancient Greek Emperor Hadrian and his lover, a Greek man named Antinous, in this classically-written, full-length stage play. Based on a true story, the play also fills in the details lost to history with author Anthon...
