The Bloody Banquet, attributed to T.D. and possibly dating back to 1620, is a chilling example of Jacobean revenge tragedy. This edition offers readers a rare opportunity to engage with a dramatic work from the era of Shakespeare and Marlowe. The play, characterized by its violence and dark themes, provides a fascinating glimpse into the theatrical tastes and cultural anxieties of early modern England. The authorship of "The Bloody Banquet" has been debated, with attributions given to various playwrights of the period, including Robert Davenport and Thomas Drue, making it an intriguing piece for scholars interested in authorship studies and dramatic collaboration. Its republication in 1914 ensures its continued availability for modern audiences and researchers interested in exploring the depths of early English drama.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Related Subjects
History