The Spanish Tragedie
The Spanish Tragedy, written by Thomas Kyd in the late 1580s, was a popular success on the Elizabethan stage and set the pattern for the English revenge tragedy, including Hamlet. The ghost of Andrea, a Spanish courtier killed in battle, watches the action with the spirit of Revenge. When Horatio, the son of the old marshal Hieronimo, is murdered for his love of Bel-imperia, Hieronimo searches for the killers, struggles with grief and madness, and finally takes his revenge through a play within the play. This edition keeps the original Elizabethan spelling of an early printing, which gives the text an archaic look but remains readable. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first act is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Spanish Tragedie
The Spanish Tragedie by Thomas Kyd can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Spanish Tragedie online?
Yes. The Spanish Tragedie opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of The Spanish Tragedie is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Spanish Tragedie in the public domain?
Yes. The Spanish Tragedie by Thomas Kyd is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Spanish Tragedie?
About 1 h 32 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Spanish Tragedie?
The Spanish Tragedie by Thomas Kyd is filed under "Drama" in the Vinteuil library.
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