Publisher's Synopsis
""The Tragedy of Tragedies, or The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great"" is a satirical play written by Henry Fielding in 1730. The play is a parody of the popular tragic plays of the time and tells the story of Tom Thumb, a tiny hero who becomes a great warrior and falls in love with a princess. The play is set in a fictional kingdom where the King and Queen are constantly bickering and the Princess is courted by various suitors. Tom Thumb is brought to the court by his mother, who is a witch, and becomes the object of the King's ridicule. However, when the kingdom is threatened by an invasion, Tom Thumb proves his worth by defeating the enemy and winning the Princess's heart. The play is known for its witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and satire of the conventions of traditional tragedy. It is a classic example of 18th-century English literature and remains popular among scholars and theater enthusiasts to this day.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.
