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Thyestes (play)

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Thyestes
Written byJohn Crowne
Date premieredMarch 1680
Place premieredTheatre Royal, Drury Lane, London
Original languageEnglish
GenreTragedy

Thyestes, A Tragedy is a 1680 tragedy by the English writer John Crowne. It was originally staged by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The original cast is unknown.[1] It is based on Thyestes by Seneca.

References

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  1. ^ Van Lennep p.285-86

Bibliography

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  • Jenkinson, Matthew. Culture and Politics at the Court of Charles II, 1660-1685. Boydell & Brewer, 2010.
  • Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.
  • White, Arthur Franklin. John Crowne: His Life and Dramatic Works. Routledge, 2019.