Publisher's Synopsis
A Yorkshire Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Middleton in the early 17th century. The play tells the story of Walter Calverley, a wealthy landowner in Yorkshire, who becomes consumed by jealousy and suspicion of his wife's infidelity. His obsession leads him to commit a series of horrific crimes, including the murder of his two young sons. The play explores themes of madness, revenge, and the destructive power of jealousy. It is a dark and disturbing portrayal of a man's descent into madness and the tragic consequences that follow. A Yorkshire Tragedy is a powerful and thought-provoking play that continues to be studied and performed today.Maid Sleep, Sweet Babe: Sorrow Makes Thy Mother Sleep. It Bodes Small Good When [heaven] Falls So Deep. Hush, Pretty Boy, Thy Hopes Might Have Been Better; 'tis Lost At Dice What Ancient Honours Won, Hard When The Father Plays Away The Son; Nothing But Misery Serves In This House.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
