Tragedies and histories

4 books

Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'AmboisGeorge Chapman · 1607A scholarly 1905 edition of George Chapman's two tragedies Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois, first published in 1607, presenting the plays about the French courtier and his brother's vengeance with editorial notes and commentary.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

Edward the SecondChristopher Marlowe · 1594Christopher Marlowe's 1594 historical play in verse depicts King Edward the Second and the conflict between the king and his nobles over his favorite, Gaveston, whom the barons demand be banished from England.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Duchess of MalfiJohn Webster · 1623A Jacobean tragedy by John Webster, published in 1623 and drawn from an Italian story. The play portrays the duchess of Malfi and the corruption, intrigue, and violence of Renaissance Italian court life, ending in a bloody revenge drama.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية

The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus From the Quarto of 1604Christopher Marlowe · 1604A 1604 tragedy by Christopher Marlowe, reprinted from the quarto and edited by Alexander Dyce, in verse. It follows the scholar Doctor Faustus, who, restless with learning, turns to necromancy and magic and summons spirits, despite warnings of damnation.EN ES 中文 हिन्दी العربية