Written in the tradition of classical tragedy, this play tells the story of Caius Marius, a Roman general and statesman who rose from humble origins to become consul. However, his success leads to his downfall as he becomes embroiled in political intrigue and personal tragedy. With beautiful language and powerful themes of ambition and hubris, this play is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature. 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.