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The revenger's tragedy (1934)

The revenger's tragedy (1934)

Drama Poetry

Cyril Tourneur, R. A. Foakes

Year: 1934
Authors: Cyril Tourneur, R. A. Foakes
Print type: BOOK

Description:

A vivid and often violent portrayal of lust and ambition in an Italian court, the play typifies the satiric tone and cynicism of much Jacobean tragedy. The play fell out of favour at some point before the restoration of the theaters in 1660; however, it experienced a revival in the twentieth century among directors and playgoers who appreciated its affinity with the temper of modern times.