Revisiting revenge tragedy : new perspectives / edited by Adam Hansen, Marco Prandoni, Cornelis van der Haven.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hansen, Adam, editor.

Prandoni, Marco, 1978- editor.

Haven, Kornee van der, editor.

Series:

Drama and theatre in early modern Europe ; 12.

Drama and theatre in early modern Europe, 2211-341X ; volume 12

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

European drama (Tragedy)--History and criticism.

European drama (Tragedy).

Tragedy--History and criticism--Early works to 1800.

Tragedy.

Theater--Europe--History--17th century.

Theater.

Theater and society--Europe--History--17th century.

Theater and society.

Revenge--Drama.

Revenge.

Physical Description:

x, 264 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2025]

Summary:

"Revisiting Revenge Tragedy explores one of the most popular and influential genres of early modern theatre. Revenge tragedies resonated with audiences and authors because of their explicit and often horrific depictions of political instability, religious violence, and affective distress. In innovative and provocative ways, this book situates the political, religious, and affective dimensions of such plays within the transnational dynamics of their inception and dissemination across a conflicted Europe, raising questions for us now about authority, tyranny, and justice. Moreover, detailed case studies demonstrate how depicting revenge questioned or evinced sometimes radical sexual, cultural, and political identities and positions"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Revisiting revenge tragedy

ISBN:

9789004713208

9004713204

OCLC:

1445895901