Thomas Otway war ein englischer Dramatiker der Restaurationszeit, der für seine eindringlichen Tragödien gefeiert wird. Seine Werke erforschen häufig tiefgreifende Themen wie Ehre, Verrat und den menschlichen Drang nach Macht. Otway zeichnete sich darin aus, intensive Emotionen und die psychologischen Abgründe seiner Charaktere einzufangen, was ihm Anerkennung für seine Beiträge zum englischen Drama einbrachte.
This critical edition of works by the Restoration-era playwright Thomas Otway offers a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of seventeenth-century drama. With extensive introductions and notes that provide historical context and elucidate obscure references, this book is an essential resource for understanding the works of one of the most important literary figures of his era.
This collection of five plays by Thomas Otway, a 17th-century English dramatist, includes the famous tragicomedy 'Venice Preserved'. Otway's works were known for their emotional intensity and vivid characterizations, and he was considered one of the leading playwrights of his time. This edition of his plays, published in the late 19th century, includes critical notes and an introduction by the famed Victorian art critic John Ruskin.
Explore the world of Restoration theatre with Thomas Otway's timeless classics, Friendship in Fashion; The Soldier's Fortune; The Atheist, or the Second Part of the Soldier's Fortune. These three plays offer readers a glimpse into the vibrant and often scandalous world of the English stage in the late 17th century. With witty dialogue, memorable characters, and compelling storylines, these plays are a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English theatre.
This book is a collection of the works of Thomas Otway, a 17th century English playwright and poet. The collection includes his plays, poems, and letters.
This is a tragic play about the life and death of Alcibiades, a famous Athenian general and politician. The play explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and power, and is considered one of Otway's best works.
This volume brings together two of Thomas Otway's most celebrated plays: The Orphan and Venice Preserv'd. These gripping tragedies, written in the late 17th century, continue to captivate audiences with their vivid characters, dramatic settings, and emotionally charged storylines. With an introduction by a leading Otway scholar, this edition is an essential addition to any theatre lover's collection.
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