A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 05 by Dodsley and Hazlitt

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Editor Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764
Editor Hazlitt, William Carew, 1834-1913
Title A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 05
Note Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The Spanish tragedy -- Cornelia -- Soliman and Perseda -- Life and death of Jack Straw.
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Summary "A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 05" by Dodsley and Hazlitt is a compilation of classic theatrical works written in the early 18th century. This volume features various plays, notably "The Spanish Tragedy," which focuses on themes of revenge, love, and the tragic consequences of betrayal. The narrative is rich with character-driven drama, exploring the lives and motivations of figures such as Hieronimo, Horatio, and Bell'-Imperia amidst the backdrop of a tumultuous political landscape. The opening of this volume introduces "The Spanish Tragedy," beginning with the ghost of Andrea and his companion Revenge, who discuss the circumstances of Andrea's death in battle. As the story unfolds, we learn that Andrea is seeking justice for his murder at the hands of Balthazar, the young prince of Portugal. The action builds as we meet Hieronimo, the Marshal of Spain, who learns of his son Horatio's heroic, yet doomed, involvement in a battle against the Portuguese and is soon engulfed in a web of intrigue and tragedy that sets the stage for revenge and a cycle of violence that will intertwine the fates of all characters involved. The themes of love, honor, and revenge permeate this beginning, engaging the reader in a tale that resonates with timeless emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama
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