The Tragedy Of Gorboduc (1565)

The Tragedy of Gorboduc is a play written by Thomas Norton in 1565. It is considered to be the first English tragedy, and it was written in blank verse. The play tells the story of King Gorboduc, who decides to divide his kingdom between his two sons, Ferrex and Porrex. However, this decision leads to a power struggle between the two brothers, which ultimately leads to their tragic downfall. The play explores themes such as the dangers of ambition, the consequences of political instability, and the importance of wise leadership. The Tragedy of Gorboduc is a significant work in the history of English literature, as it marks the beginning of a new genre that would become popular in the following centuries.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.