Cyril Tourneur
Cyril Tourneur was an English dramatist and pamphleteer, known for his tragic play 'The Atheist's Tragedy' and the dark revenge tragedy 'The Revenger's Tragedy', which has sometimes been attributed to him, though the authorship is debated. His work is noted for its stylistic and tonal complexity, as well as its engagement with themes of morality and mortality.
Books
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1. The Revenger's Tragedy
"The Revenger's Tragedy" is a dark and satirical Jacobean play that centers around a protagonist seeking vengeance for the death of his betrothed, who was poisoned by a corrupt and lascivious Duke. The protagonist, disguised and fueled by rage, navigates a court filled with depravity, plotting the downfall of his enemies. As he enacts his revenge, the play delves into themes of morality, justice, and the destructive nature of revenge itself, culminating in a bloody and dramatic conclusion that serves as a grim commentary on the decay of societal values.
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