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Title: A Yorkshire Tragedy

Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Tony Adam

Summary: "A Yorkshire Tragedy" by Shakespeare is a dramatic work classified as a tragedy, likely written during the early 17th century. This play presents a grim and impactful narrative that revolves around themes of moral decay, domestic strife, and the tragic consequences of personal failings. As part of the Shakespearean canon—though debated due to its apocryphal status—it reflects the tumultuous nature of human emotions and societal pressures. The story unfolds in Calverly Hall, where the husband, afflicted by financial ruin and personal despair, succumbs to madness and violence. He neglects his responsibilities as a family man, leading to catastrophic outcomes for his wife and children. In a moment of desperation, he seeks to eradicate what he perceives as the burden of his offspring, committing heinous acts against his own family. While the wife tries to navigate his volatility and brings forth the plight of their children, the husband's unchecked rage culminates in the tragic deaths of his sons. The unfolding drama not only highlights the destructive power of despair and denial but also serves as a cautionary tale about the repercussions of a life given over to vice and neglect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works), 1564-1616

EBook No.: 4255

Published: Jul 1, 2003

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: Tragedies

Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Spurious and doubtful works

Subject: Yorkshire (England) -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Yorkshire Tragedy

Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Tony Adam

Summary: "A Yorkshire Tragedy" by Shakespeare is a dramatic work classified as a tragedy, likely written during the early 17th century. This play presents a grim and impactful narrative that revolves around themes of moral decay, domestic strife, and the tragic consequences of personal failings. As part of the Shakespearean canon—though debated due to its apocryphal status—it reflects the tumultuous nature of human emotions and societal pressures. The story unfolds in Calverly Hall, where the husband, afflicted by financial ruin and personal despair, succumbs to madness and violence. He neglects his responsibilities as a family man, leading to catastrophic outcomes for his wife and children. In a moment of desperation, he seeks to eradicate what he perceives as the burden of his offspring, committing heinous acts against his own family. While the wife tries to navigate his volatility and brings forth the plight of their children, the husband's unchecked rage culminates in the tragic deaths of his sons. The unfolding drama not only highlights the destructive power of despair and denial but also serves as a cautionary tale about the repercussions of a life given over to vice and neglect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works), 1564-1616

EBook No.: 4255

Published: Jul 1, 2003

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: Tragedies

Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Spurious and doubtful works

Subject: Yorkshire (England) -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.