A Yorkshire Tragedy

A Yorkshire Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Middleton, a Jacobean playwright, in the early 17th century. The play is a domestic tragedy that tells the story of a Yorkshire family's downfall due to the husband's infidelity and abusive behavior towards his wife and children. The play begins with the introduction of the family, which includes a husband, a wife, and their two children. The husband, who is a successful farmer, is portrayed as a cruel and abusive man who mistreats his family. He is also unfaithful to his wife, which leads to her emotional and mental breakdown. The play then follows the tragic events that unfold as the family's situation deteriorates, leading to a violent and bloody conclusion. A Yorkshire Tragedy is a powerful and intense exploration of the consequences of domestic violence and infidelity, and it remains a significant work of Jacobean drama to this day.Maid Sleep, Sweet Babe: Sorrow Makes Thy Mother Sleep. It Bodes Small Good When [heaven] Falls So Deep. Hush, Pretty Boy, Thy Hopes Might Have Been Better; 'tis Lost At Dice What Ancient Honours Won, Hard When The Father Plays Away The Son; Nothing But Misery Serves In This House.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.