The Tragedy of Sophonisba is a play written by James Thomson in 1730. The play is set in ancient Carthage and tells the story of Sophonisba, the daughter of Hasdrubal, who is betrothed to Syphax, the king of Numidia. However, Sophonisba falls in love with Masinissa, a prince from a rival tribe, and they marry in secret.As the play progresses, the political situation in Carthage becomes increasingly unstable, and Sophonisba is forced to choose between...