English Tragicomedy: Its Origin And History

By Frank Humphrey Ristine

Book Overview

English Tragicomedy: Its Origin and History is a comprehensive study of the development of tragicomedy as a genre in English literature. Written by Frank Humphrey Ristine, this book traces the origins of tragicomedy in ancient Greek drama and its evolution through the Renaissance and into the modern era.The book explores the defining features of tragicomedy, such as the blending of tragic and comic elements, the use of complex plots, and the exploration of moral and philosophical themes. Ristine also examines the influence of other literary traditions, such as Italian and Spanish drama, on the development of English tragicomedy.The book provides detailed analyses of key works in the genre, including Shakespeare's The Tempest and John Fletcher's The Faithful Shepherdess. It also discusses the contributions of lesser-known playwrights and the ways in which tragicomedy was adapted and transformed over time.English Tragicomedy: Its Origin and History is an essential resource for scholars and students of English literature, drama, and theatre history. It offers a comprehensive overview of a fascinating and important genre, and sheds new light on its origins, development, and legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163235946
• ISBN13: 9781163235942
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"