Henry Chettle, William Shakespeare, Thomas Middleton, Thomas Kyd, John Marston
Five Revenge Tragedies: The Spanish Tragedy, Hamlet, Antonio's Revenge, The Tragedy of Hoffman, The Revenger's Tragedy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141192277
- author:
- Henry Chettle, William Shakespeare, Thomas Middleton, Thomas Kyd, John Marston
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Anthologies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A collection of five classic revenge plays from the Elizabethan era, exploring themes of death, power and justice. This anthology brings together works by William Shakespeare, Thomas Middleton, John Marston, Thomas Kyd and Henry Chettle, offering a unique insight into the morally complex dramas of the time.
Published in 1603, these plays reflect the growing disillusionment with the royal court and the mounting anxiety over religious issues. The introduction by Emma Smith provides context on the political and social climate behind the works, as well as an overview of their dramatic conventions.
Penguin Classics presents a new authoritative edition of these five tragedies, featuring up-to-date translations and introductions by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors. With over 1,700 titles in its collection, Penguin is a leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world.
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