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Dive into Thomas Middletons riveting 17th-century tragedy, where passion intertwines with deceit in a tale filled with adultery, incest, intrigue, and revenge. Leantios desperate elopement with Bianca sets off a chain of events that threaten not only their love but also their very lives. The Duke, captivated by Biancas beauty, poses a dire threat to Leantios newfound happiness. Meanwhile, the cunning widow Livia revels in the chaos, orchestrating schemes to fulfill her desires and manipulate her family ties. As the plot unfolds, even Livia finds herself ensnared by love. The play culminates in...

When the bad bleeds, then is the tragedy good. The Revengers Tragedy is a gripping Jacobean drama that delves into the dark depths of revenge. Centered on Vindici, a man driven by vengeance after the brutal murder of his beloved at the hands of the Duke, the play unfolds as he enlists his brother Hippolito to execute a plan not only against the Duke but also against his corrupt Duchess, who is entangled in an affair with her stepson, Spurio. The Duke’s sons—Lussurioso (Lust), Ambitioso (Ambition), and Supervacuo (Excess)—are also targets of Vindicis wrath. First published anonymously in ...

Step into the dark and chilling world of A Yorkshire Tragedy Not So New as Lamentable and True (1619), which recounts the harrowing story of Walter Calverly. In April 1605, Calverly committed a horrific act, stabbing his wife and taking the lives of his two young sons. This recording draws from the second quarto, credited to William Shakespeare on its title page, and is based on a transcription of the 1619 quarto held at the Boston Public Library. Students from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth brought this text to life in the fall of 2013 during their English 422 seminar on ...

One of the most prolific playwrights of the Jacobean era, Thomas Middleton achieved great success with his cynically satirical comedies and bloodthirsty tragedies. Considered the only true rival to Shakespeare, Middleton is widely believed to have collaborated with the Bard on several plays, including Timon of Athens. This dazzling collection comprises dramatisations of his most famous works, including his two masterpieces, The Changeling and Women Beware Women.

Thomas Middleton's classic tale of corruption and revenge in a 16th-century Italian court. Vendice's wife has been poisoned by the hand of the lecherous Duke, and now he seeks to bring an end to the Duke and his house.

A rich and varied collection of classic short stories by British writers: 'Quality' by John Galsworthy, 'The Mark on the Wall' by Virginia Woolf, 'The Horse Dealer’s Daughter' by D. H. Lawrence, 'The Ticking of the Clock' by Louisa Baldwin, 'The Fiddler of the Reels' by Thomas Hardy, 'The Return' by R. Murray Gilchrist, 'Kew Gardens' by Virginia Woolf, 'Seashore Macabre' by Hugh Walpole, 'Satan’s Circus' by Eleanor Smith, 'The Coffin Merchant' by Richard Middleton....

A gripping collection of weird and fantastical stories of supernatural and unbelievable happenings. "Pomegranate Seed" by Edith Wharton; "The Tiger" by Hugh Walpole; "When I Was Dead" by Vincent O'Sullivan; "The Fire" by Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne; "Satan's Circus" by Eleanor Smith; "The Coffin Merchant" by Richard Middleton; and more tall stories....