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Title: The Spanish Tragedie

Note: Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Daniel Callahan, and David Widger

Summary: "The Spanish Tragedie" by Thomas Kyd is a dramatic play written in the late 16th century, often considered one of the foundational works of English tragedy. The narrative revolves around themes of revenge, love, and the tragic consequences of violence, primarily focusing on the characters Hieronimo, the knight-marshall of Spain, and his son Horatio, as well as the noble Bel-imperia, who becomes entangled in the tragic events following her lover Andrea's death. The opening of the play sets a somber tone as the Ghost of Andrea and Revenge introduce themes of retribution and the inevitability of fate. Andrea explains how he was slain in battle against the Portuguese, which leads to a series of tragic events that ensue in the Spanish court. As the narrative unfolds, we learn of Horatio's valor and his connection to Bel-imperia, as well as the simmering tensions between nations. The initial acts depict the military triumph for Spain and the complexities of royal relationships, setting the stage for unfolding themes of betrayal and revenge that will dominate the characters' lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kyd, Thomas, 1558-1594

EBook No.: 6043

Published: Jul 1, 2004

Downloads: 1498

Language: English

Subject: English drama

Subject: Tragedies

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Spanish Tragedie

Note: Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Daniel Callahan, and David Widger

Summary: "The Spanish Tragedie" by Thomas Kyd is a dramatic play written in the late 16th century, often considered one of the foundational works of English tragedy. The narrative revolves around themes of revenge, love, and the tragic consequences of violence, primarily focusing on the characters Hieronimo, the knight-marshall of Spain, and his son Horatio, as well as the noble Bel-imperia, who becomes entangled in the tragic events following her lover Andrea's death. The opening of the play sets a somber tone as the Ghost of Andrea and Revenge introduce themes of retribution and the inevitability of fate. Andrea explains how he was slain in battle against the Portuguese, which leads to a series of tragic events that ensue in the Spanish court. As the narrative unfolds, we learn of Horatio's valor and his connection to Bel-imperia, as well as the simmering tensions between nations. The initial acts depict the military triumph for Spain and the complexities of royal relationships, setting the stage for unfolding themes of betrayal and revenge that will dominate the characters' lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kyd, Thomas, 1558-1594

EBook No.: 6043

Published: Jul 1, 2004

Downloads: 1498

Language: English

Subject: English drama

Subject: Tragedies

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.