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John Ford
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a scholarly collection of four early 17th-century revenge tragedies. It maps how power, sex, and corruption unfold in early modern courts, highlighting two unforgettable anti-heroines alongside two other renowned tragedies. The volume is ideal for students, scholars, and readers who crave challenging drama with morally ambiguous stakes. The tone is dark, provocative, and intellectually absorbing.
The works are presented in a carefully edited edition drawn from the earliest quartos, with explanatory glosses and a new introduction that explains how these plays used the theatre to probe womenโs roles, sexuality, power, and violence. Readers receive essential editorial material to illuminate language, stagecraft, and historical context.
The reading experience is engaging and distinctive because it blends dramatic texts with accessible notes, inviting readers to track recurring themes across the collection, compare character motivations, and consider how performance might have been received on stage in the period. The edition supports study and thoughtful reading, whether in a classroom, a reading group, or personal exploration.
Readers finish with a deeper understanding of early modern drama, enhanced ability to analyze complex characters and moral ambiguity, and a heightened appreciation for how theatre illuminates social power and human desire. The collection leaves a lasting impression of ambition, risk, and the enduring power of the stage.
Product Details
Author
John Ford
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
640
Language
English
SKU
9780141392233
ISBN
9780141392233
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.98x3.66x19.79cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 699
โน 665
โน 34 Off