‘Tis Pity She’s A Whore
‘Tis Pity She’s A Whore by John Ford is an annotated edition published by Bloomsbury Academic on February 1, 2012. This 288-page work presents a modernized interpretation of Ford’s controversial tragedy, which delves into themes of sibling incest and intricate revenge plots. The edition includes detailed on-page commentary notes designed to enhance understanding and appreciation of the play, both in its performance and as a complex literary text.
Readers will find a lengthy, illustrated introduction that provides critical and contextual information about the play, examining its themes from an early modern perspective. The annotations aim to reveal the play’s originality and its significance beyond a mere dark reinterpretation of Romeo and Juliet. This edition serves as a resource for those interested in drama, particularly within the European context, and offers insights into the play’s enduring appeal to contemporary audiences.
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A fully modernised, annotated edition of ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore, Ford’s controversial tragedy of sibling incest and complex revenge plots. As with all Arden editions, detailed on-page commentary notes help the student understand and appreciate the play both in performance and as a many layered literary text.
The lengthy, illustrated introduction offers a wealth of critical and contextual information about the play, and explores its theme of incest from an early modern perspective. Sonia Massai reveals the startling originality of the play, which is far more than a dark rewriting of Romeo and Juliet, and the reasons for its appeal to modern audiences.
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