The Spanish Tragedy

By Thomas Kyd

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Fueled by lost love and deadly political games, a knight seeks vengeance for the murder of his friend and son, while a ghostly spirit watches and thirsts for retribution.

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Literature Performing Arts/Film Fiction

Released

2011-02-19

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Summary

"The Spanish Tragedy" by Thomas Kyd is a classic revenge tragedy that starts with the ghost of Don Andrea, who wants revenge after being killed in battle. His spirit watches as the story moves to the Spanish court and shows the complicated lives of the characters impacted by his death, like his former lover Bel-imperia and his friend Hieronimo. Hieronimo, a knight-marshall, deals with a complex political situation as he seeks justice for Andrea's murder after his own son, Horatio, is also caught up in the schemes of Lorenzo and Balthazar. This sets up a story filled with personal loss and a powerful desire for revenge in a world where characters face their grim fates.