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The Tragedy of Mariam
Series: Arden Early Modern Drama
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Ideal for students and scholars of early modern drama, female dramatists, and Jacobean literature, as well as theatre practitioners and readers interested in historical and religious themes.
An annotated edition of an unusual play by a female writer from the early modern period with the high quality scholarship associated with all Arden titles
An annotated edition of an unusual play by a female writer from the early modern period with the high quality scholarship associated with all Arden titles.
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The Tragedy of Mariam, the Fair Queen of Jewry is a Jacobean closet drama by Elizabeth Tanfield Cary. First published in 1613, it was the first work by a woman to be published under her real name.
Never performed during Cary's lifetime, and apparently never intended for performance, the Senecan revenge tragedy tells the story of Mariam, the second wife of Herod. The play exposes and explores the themes of sex, divorce, betrayal, murder, and Jewish society under Herod's tyrannous rule.
The comprehensive, illustrated introduction discusses the play in the context of closet drama, female dramatists and in terms of the religious issues it explores, viewing Mariam as a martyr figure. The on-page commentary notes provide further close analysis and explanation, creating an ideal edition for study and teaching.
Series: Arden Early Modern Drama
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A path-breaking edition praised for exemplary scholarship and comprehensive introduction, essential for research, teaching, and performance. The Times Literary Supplement highlights its continuing relevance and accessible modernised spellings with detailed footnotes. Acclaimed as affordable, portable, and well glossed by academic reviewers.
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ISBN: 9781904271598
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 June 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare
Illustration: 10 b/w
Contributors:
- Edited by Dr Ramona Wray
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 282g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Ramona Wray is Senior Lecturer in the School of English at Queen's University, Belfast.
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