The Spanish Tragedy by Thomas Kyd
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About this eBook
| Author | Kyd, Thomas, 1558-1594 |
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| Title | The Spanish Tragedy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Schwarz |
| Summary | "The Spanish Tragedy" by Thomas Kyd is a tragedy written in the late 16th century. This influential work is often considered one of the earliest English revenge tragedies and is known for its complex themes of love, death, and vengeance. The story revolves around various characters impacted by the death of young Don Andrea, including his lover Bel-imperia and Hieronimo, his friend, who must navigate the treacherous political landscape of Spain and Portugal to seek justice for Andrea's murder. At the start of the play, the Ghost of Andrea introduces the audience to the events that led to his tragic demise. His soul, dissatisfied with the lack of revenge for his death in battle against the Portuguese prince Balthazar, seeks to influence the narrative unfolding on Earth. As the action shifts to the Spanish court, we are introduced to Hieronimo, the knight-marshall, whose son Horatio also becomes embroiled in the deadly scheme orchestrated by Lorenzo and Balthazar. The opening establishes a rich tapestry of personal loss and the drive for retribution that will propel the narrative forward, setting the stage for the impending tragedy that unfolds as characters confront their fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama |
| Subject | Tragedies |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35330 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 143 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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