The Revenger's Tragedy: Thomas Middleton / Cyril Tourneur: 0001 (Revels Student Editions) - Softcover

Foakes, R.A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0719043751 ISBN 13: 9780719043758

Publisher: Manchester University Press, 1996

Synopsis

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.

Locating the play in relation to the best recent criticism, and exploring its complexities with a contemporary eye, furthers the reputation of these comprehensive student editions.

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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.

Locating the play in relation to the best recent criticism, and exploring its complexities with a contemporary eye, furthers the reputation of these comprehensive student editions.

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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. Locating the play in relation to the best recent criticism, and exploring its complexities with a contemporary eye, furthers the reputation of these comprehensive student editions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0719043751
• ISBN 13: 9780719043758
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144