The Dramas of Hrotswitha of Gandersheim

Gallicanus

The desire of the Roman commander Gallicanus for Constantia, the daughter of the emperor and his subsequent conversion to Christianity

Dulcitius

The humiliation of Dulcitius in his vile intent to defile the virgins Agape, Chione, and Irena; and their triumph through torture and subsequent martyrdom

Callimachus

The sinful desire of Callimachus for chaste Drusiana; her death and resurrection; and the death, repentance, and resurrection of Callimachus

Abraham

The fatherly affection of Abraham for his niece Maria; her fall into sin, and her subsequent reclamation and repentance

Paphnutius

The grief of Paphnutius for the sinful courtesan Thais; his quest to convert her; and her repentance and acceptance by God

Sapienta

The torture and death of the holy virgins Fides, Spes, and Karitas at the hands of the pagan emperor Hadrian; the joy of their mother Sapienta at their triumph and ascension into heaven