Middleton, Thomas
Five Plays: A Trick to Catch the Old One; The Revenger's Tragedy; A Chaste Maid in Cheapside; Women Beware Women; The Changeling
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140432190
- author:
- Middleton, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1988
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.86 x 12.75 x 2.08 centimetres
- Genre:
- Drama texts: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
This collection of plays showcases Thomas Middleton's development as a dramatist, exploring the classical genres of tragedy and comedy. In his early works, Middleton crafts intricate plots and comedic situations, but beneath the surface lies a world governed by greed.
As Middleton matures as a writer, his comedies take on a darker tone, revealing the tragic consequences of lust and human pretensions. Plays like The Revenger's Tragedy, Women Beware Women, and The Changeling demonstrate a profound shift in his approach, exposing the futility of human ambition.
This edition brings together five of Middleton's most significant plays, offering a unique insight into the evolution of English drama during the late 16th century. With its concise and engaging style, this collection is an essential introduction to Middleton's work for scholars and theatre enthusiasts alike.
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