The Revenge: A Tragedy: Play Guide and Free Edition
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The Revenge: A Tragedy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Young, Edward (1683–1765).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Revenge: A Tragedy" by Edward Young is a tragedy written in 1721. Set in sixteenth-century Africa under Spanish rule, the play centers on Zanga, an African prince transformed by the brutal experience of slavery into a figure consumed by cruelty and vengeance. The work gained popularity throughout the eighteenth century for its Othello-like lead role, attracting celebrated actors including Edmund Kean and later African-American performer Ira Aldridge. Young's tragedy explores themes of power, suffering, and the devastating psychological toll of oppression.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Revenge: A Tragedy
- Author credits: Young, Edward (1683–1765)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Tragedies (Drama)
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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