Maus, Katharine Eisaman
Four Revenge Tragedies: Spanish Tragedy , The Revenger's Tragedy , The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois , and The Atheist's Tragedy (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199540532
- author:
- Maus, Katharine Eisaman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.05 x 3.3 x 12.7 centimetres (
- Genre:
- Drama texts, plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Four Revenge Tragedies is a collection of four plays that explore the complexities of revenge and its consequences. The works of Thomas Kyd, Cyril Tourneur, Thomas Middleton, and George Chapman are presented here in a newly edited version, featuring modernized spelling and punctuation. The plays examine fundamental moral questions about justice and the lengths to which individuals may go to achieve it, set against the backdrop of a rigid social hierarchy. This edition includes a scholarly introduction and detailed annotation, providing a deeper understanding of the plays and their historical context. The result is a nuanced exploration of the revenge genre, offering insights into the human experience.
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