Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois
Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois

Author: George Chapman

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-08-22

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13:

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George Chapman's 'Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois' is a compelling double play that transports readers to the world of French aristocracy in the 16th century. The book is a tragic tale of love, power, and revenge, written in a poetic and dramatic style that captures the essence of the Elizabethan revenge tragedy genre. Chapman's use of elaborate language and intricate plot twists adds depth to the characters and story, making it a captivating read for those interested in historical dramas. The play explores themes of honor, ambition, and betrayal, drawing readers into a world filled with intrigue and deception. Chapman's dynamic storytelling and vivid imagery create a vivid picture of the tumultuous political landscape of the time, adding to the richness of the narrative. George Chapman, a renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era, was known for his translations of Homer's works and his contributions to the English stage. His deep understanding of human nature and his ability to create complex characters shine through in 'Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois', making it a must-read for fans of classical English literature and drama. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge set against the backdrop of French court life.

Four Revenge Tragedies
Four Revenge Tragedies

Author: Katharine Eisaman Maus

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780192838780

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The Revenge Tragedy flourished in Britain in the late Elizabethan and Jacobean period for both literary and cultural reasons. Thomas Kyd's The Spanish Tragedy (1587) helped to establish the popularity of the genre, and it was followed by The Revenger's Tragedy (1606), published anonymously and ascribed first to Cyril Tourneur and then to Thomas Middleton. George Chapman's The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois and Tourneur's The Atheist's Tragedy were written between 1609 and 1610. Each of the four plays printed here defines the problems of the revenge genre, often by exploiting its conventions in unexpected directions. All deal with fundamental moral questions about the meaning of justice and the lengths to which victimized individuals may go to obtain it, while registering the social strains of life in a rigid but increasingly fragile social hierarchy.

The Tudor Play of Mind
The Tudor Play of Mind

Author: Joel B. Altman

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1978-01-01

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9780520034273

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Sets out the principles of banking law and explains both case law and legislation. Author from University of Sydney, Australia.

Children of the Queen's Revels
Children of the Queen's Revels

Author: Lucy Munro

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2005-11-03

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9781139446051

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This book provides a detailed study of the Children of the Queen's Revels, the most enduring and influential of the Jacobean children's companies. Between 1603 and 1613 the Queen's Revels staged plays by Francis Beaumont, George Chapman, John Fletcher, Ben Jonson, John Marston and Thomas Middleton, all of whom were at their most innovative when writing for this company. Combining theatre history and critical analysis, this study provides a history of the Children of the Queen's Revels, and an account of their repertory. It examines the 'biography' of the company - demonstrating the involvement in dramatic production of dramatists, shareholders, patrons, audiences and actors alike, and reappraising issues such as management, performance style and audience composition - before exploring their groundbreaking practices in comedy, tragicomedy and tragedy. The book also includes five documentary appendices detailing the plays, people and performances of the Queen's Revels Company.

Writing on the Renaissance Stage
Writing on the Renaissance Stage

Author: Frederick Kiefer

Publisher: University of Delaware Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 9780874135954

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Playwrights also made extraordinary use of metaphors involving the written and printed word to describe the workings of the mind and the interaction of people.

'Tis Pity She's A Whore
'Tis Pity She's A Whore

Author: John Ford

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-07-13

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1134944489

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The last decade has seen a revival of interest in John Ford and especially 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, his tragedy of religious scepticism, incestuous love, and revenge. This text in particular has provided a focus for scholarship as well as being the subject of a number of major theatrical productions. Simon Barker guides the reader through the full range of previous interpretations of the play; moving from an overview of traditional readings he goes on to enlarge upon new questions that have arisen as a consequence of critical and cultural theory.