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The Revenger's Tragedy
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The Revenger's Tragedyis an intense tragic burlesque. Its hero, Vindice, desires to avenge the death of his betrothed. Operating in disguises he provokes discord among his enemies so that they plot against each other. It is an anonymous masterpiece (the play was entered in the Stationer's Register on 7th October 1607 without an author being named) produced at a crucial phase in Jacobean theatre with Hamlet, The Malcontent, Measure for Measure, Volpone and King Learall recently performed. Written with vivid imagery, the play contains energetic, high-spirited action and brooding, slow-paced scenes on the subjects of death, revenge and evil, culminating in an unexpected ironic climax.
This new student edition contains a completely re-edited text of the play and a new Introduction examining this unique combination of poetic tragedy, macabre farce and satire, focused on the dark brilliance of the hero Vindice. It also views the play in wider contexts - of contemporary attitudes to women, as well as contemporary debates concerning rebellion against tyranny.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
172
Release Date:
2009-01-01
Publication Date:
2008-02-29
Publisher:
Methuen Drama
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0713682841
ISBN13:
9780713682847
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
190 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
10 cm
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