Jacobean revenge tragedy and the politics of virtue
By: Eileen Allman.
Publisher: University of Delaware Press; Associated University Presses
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Newark, Del; London; Cranbury, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
Subjects: English drama -- 17th century -- History and criticism.; Revenge in literature.; Politics and literature -- Great Britain -- History -- 17th century.; Political plays, English -- History and criticism.; English drama (Tragedy) -- History and criticism.; Virtue in literature.
Description: "The Maid's Tragedy, The Second Maid's Tragedy, Valentinian, and The Duchess of Malfi appeared on the English stage at a time when disenchantment with King James and nostalgia for Queen Elizabeth cast doubt on the traditional analogy between maleness and authority. In their sensational portrayal of politics and sex, these revenge tragedies challenge the dogmas of patriarchalism and absolutism on which James based his rule."--BOOK JACKET.

"Focusing initially on the first three plays, Eileen Allman examines the genre's resident tyrants, revengers, androgynous heroes, and virtuous heroines."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-208) and index.