The Revenger's Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Middleton in the early 17th century. It is a dark and violent revenge tragedy that explores themes of corruption, morality, and justice.The play is set in a dystopian world where the ruling class is corrupt and decadent. The central character, Vindice, seeks revenge against the Duke, who has wronged him and his family. Vindice is aided by his brother, Hippolito, and his friend, Carlo.The play is full of murder, deceit, and betrayal, as Vindice and his allies plot their ...
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The Revenger's Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Middleton in the early 17th century. It is a dark and violent revenge tragedy that explores themes of corruption, morality, and justice.The play is set in a dystopian world where the ruling class is corrupt and decadent. The central character, Vindice, seeks revenge against the Duke, who has wronged him and his family. Vindice is aided by his brother, Hippolito, and his friend, Carlo.The play is full of murder, deceit, and betrayal, as Vindice and his allies plot their revenge against the Duke and his corrupt court. Along the way, they encounter a cast of morally ambiguous characters, including prostitutes, murderers, and courtiers.The Revenger's Tragedy is known for its dark humor and its graphic depictions of violence. It is also notable for its complex characters and its exploration of the nature of revenge and justice.Overall, The Revenger's Tragedy is a gripping and thought-provoking play that remains relevant today, more than 400 years after its initial publication.VINDICI And therefore I'll put on that knave for once, And be a right man then, a man a' th' time, For to be honest is not to be i' th' world. Brother, I'll be that strange-composed fellow.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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