A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 10 by William Carew Hazlitt
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"A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 10" by William Carew Hazlitt is a compilation of classic English theatrical works, curated and presented in a scholarly format during the late 19th century. This volume features "The Revenger's Tragedy," a play originally written by Cyril Tourneur, which delves into themes of revenge, lust, and moral corruption within an aristocratic setting. This collection allows readers to explore significant historical works that reflect the
societal norms and theatrical practices of the time. The opening of "The Revenger's Tragedy" introduces us to the bitter Vendice, who holds a skull, symbolizing his deep grief and psychological turmoil stemming from past betrayals and injustices, particularly the death of his beloved at the hands of the duke. As he plots his revenge, he interacts with his brother Hippolito, discussing the corruption and immoral behaviors rampant in the duke’s court, where personal vendettas and familial ties are intricately intertwined. Themes of lust, revenge, and social commentary are established as Vendice adopts a disguise to infiltrate court intrigues, setting the stage for a dark exploration of moral ambiguity and the quest for justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Hazlitt, William Carew, 1834-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 10 |
| Contents | The revenger's tragedy -- The dumb knight -- The merry Devil of Edmonton -- Ram-Alley, or merry tricks -- The second maiden's tragedy -- Englishmen for my money. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46412 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46412-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 25, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 719 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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