The Revenger's Tragedy is an English language Jacobean revenge tragedy, attributed to either Cyril Tourneur or Thomas Middleton. It was performed in 1606, and published in 1607 by George Eld.
A vivid and often violent portrayal of lust and ambition in an Italian court, the play typifies the satiric tone and cynicism of much Jacobean tragedy. The play fell out of favor at some point before the restoration of the theaters in 1660; however, it experienced a revival in the twentieth century among directors and playgoers who appreciated its affinity with the temper of modern times.
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