Revenger's Tragedy - Couverture souple

Tourneur, Cyril

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0803252846 ISBN 13 : 9780803252844

Editeur : University of Nebraska Press, 1966

Synopsis

In the family of passions none is more patient than hate. This masterpiece of the Elizabethan stage, first published in 1607, is a study of debauchery, deep offense, and the high cost of revenge. It is often compared to Hamlet for its relentless tension and its lecherous royalty. Its protagonist, Vindice, is one of the most memorable characters in all of Renaissance theater, a murderer who will not let a single enemy remain alive.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

‘The Revenger's Tragedy’ is 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. This play depicts a morally corrupt world where the desire for justice is contaminated by the obsession for revenge. The characters take pleasure in watching adultery, incest and murder. The play's chief moral spokesman, Vindice, is at the same time enamoured of and disgusted by, the luxury of the court

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Nebraska Press
• Date d'édition: 1966
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0803252846
• ISBN 13: 9780803252844
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 130
• Éditeur: Ross Lawrence J.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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