Publisher's Synopsis
The Second Maiden's Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Middleton, a prominent English playwright of the Jacobean era. The play tells the story of a nobleman named Lussurioso who falls in love with a woman named Castiza, who is already engaged to another man. Lussurioso becomes obsessed with Castiza and plots to have her fianc����� killed so that he can have her for himself.As the play unfolds, Lussurioso's evil intentions are revealed and he is confronted by a group of rebels who seek to overthrow him. The rebels are led by the Second Maiden, a woman who has suffered at the hands of Lussurioso and seeks revenge.The play is a dark and violent tragedy that explores themes of power, corruption, and revenge. It is notable for its strong female characters and its portrayal of the consequences of unchecked ambition and lust for power. Despite its controversial subject matter, The Second Maiden's Tragedy was popular in its time and remains an important work of English Renaissance drama.HELVETIUS Think? You come too late If you seek there for me. I know't and see't. I'll sooner give my blessing to a drunkard, Whom the ridiculous power of wine makes humble As foolish use makes thee. Base-spirited girl, That canst not think above disgrace and beggary.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.
