The Trial of Lucullus
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The Trial of Lucullus is a didactic radio play and later opera libretto by Bertolt Brecht that stages a posthumous trial of the Roman general Lucullus to critique war, imperialism, and class injustice.
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| The Trial of Lucullus canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Trial of Lucullus Context triple: [Bertolt Brecht, notableWork, The Trial of Lucullus]
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The Death of Germanicus
The Death of Germanicus is a 1627 history painting by Nicolas Poussin that dramatically depicts the dying Roman general Germanicus surrounded by grieving soldiers and family, exemplifying the artist’s classical style and moral seriousness.
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On the Embassy to Gaius (Legatio ad Gaium)
On the Embassy to Gaius (Legatio ad Gaium) is a historical and apologetic work by Philo of Alexandria recounting his mission to the Roman emperor Caligula and the persecution of the Jews under his rule.
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Non plus ultra
Non plus ultra is a Latin phrase meaning "nothing further beyond," historically associated with the limits of the known world and later adopted as a proud emblem of surpassing boundaries.
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Caesar’s civil war
Caesar’s civil war was the conflict (49–45 BCE) in which Julius Caesar fought against the forces of the Roman Senate led by Pompey, ultimately leading to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
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In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium
"In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium" is the Latin motto of the Virginia Military Institute, expressing its ideals of honor in peace and steadfast protection in war.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Trial of Lucullus Target entity description: The Trial of Lucullus is a didactic radio play and later opera libretto by Bertolt Brecht that stages a posthumous trial of the Roman general Lucullus to critique war, imperialism, and class injustice.
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A.
The Death of Germanicus
The Death of Germanicus is a 1627 history painting by Nicolas Poussin that dramatically depicts the dying Roman general Germanicus surrounded by grieving soldiers and family, exemplifying the artist’s classical style and moral seriousness.
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B.
On the Embassy to Gaius (Legatio ad Gaium)
On the Embassy to Gaius (Legatio ad Gaium) is a historical and apologetic work by Philo of Alexandria recounting his mission to the Roman emperor Caligula and the persecution of the Jews under his rule.
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C.
Non plus ultra
Non plus ultra is a Latin phrase meaning "nothing further beyond," historically associated with the limits of the known world and later adopted as a proud emblem of surpassing boundaries.
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D.
Caesar’s civil war
Caesar’s civil war was the conflict (49–45 BCE) in which Julius Caesar fought against the forces of the Roman Senate led by Pompey, ultimately leading to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
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E.
In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium
"In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium" is the Latin motto of the Virginia Military Institute, expressing its ideals of honor in peace and steadfast protection in war.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
opera libretto
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radio play ⓘ |
| adaptedAs | opera ⓘ |
| author | Bertolt Brecht ⓘ |
| basedOn | life of Lucius Licinius Lucullus ⓘ |
| centralConflict | moral evaluation of military glory ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| creator | Bertolt Brecht ⓘ |
| criticizes |
class privilege
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exploitation ⓘ imperial conquest ⓘ war ⓘ |
| didacticPurpose |
to challenge heroic images of generals
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to encourage critical reflection on war ⓘ to expose class injustice ⓘ |
| dramaticStructure | posthumous trial ⓘ |
| dramaticTechnique | epic theatre ⓘ |
| features |
allegorical figures
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chorus as collective voice ⓘ |
| form | didactic ⓘ |
| genre |
didactic play
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opera libretto ⓘ radio play ⓘ |
| historicalPeriodDepicted | late Roman Republic ⓘ |
| intendedMedium | radio ⓘ |
| language | German ⓘ |
| mainCharacter |
Lucius Licinius Lucullus
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surface form:
Lucullus
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| narrativeLocation | afterlife ⓘ |
| politicalOrientation | Marxist ⓘ |
| protagonistOccupation | Roman general ⓘ |
| questions |
legitimacy of imperial expansion
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value of military achievements ⓘ |
| theme |
class injustice
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historical judgment ⓘ imperialism ⓘ militarism ⓘ responsibility of generals ⓘ war ⓘ |
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