Spanish Tragedy (Revels Student Edition) - Bevington, Stephen

Bevington, Stephen Manchester University Press 1996 Manchester University Press 160

The "revenge" play became the most durable and commercially successful type of drama on the Elizabethan stage. This example by Thomas Kyd, who was one of the originators of the genre, brings to life the intrigues of the Spanish court, dramatically juxtaposing romantic passion with violent death.