The Tragedy of Mariam - Softcover

Cary, Elizabeth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551110431 ISBN 13: 9781551110431

Publisher: Broadview Press, 2000

Synopsis

First published in 1613, The Tragedy of Mariam, the Fair Queen of Jewry is probably the first play in English known to have been authored by a woman, and it has become increasingly popular in the study of early modern women’s writing. The play, which Cary based on the story of Herod and Mariam, turns on a rumour of Herod’s death, and unfolds around the actions taken by the patriarch’s family and servants in his absence. In part a critique of male power, the play sets gender politics in sharp relief against a background of dynastic conflict and Roman imperialism.

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About the Author

Stephanie Hodgson-Wright teaches at the University of Gloucestershire. Among her publications is the groundbreaking monograph Women and Dramatic Production 1550-1700 (with Alison Findlay and Gweno Williams). She is involved as well with practical theatre work, including productions of The Tragedy of Mariam, The Rover, Iphigenia at Aulis, and Love’s Victory.

From the Back Cover

First published in 1613, The Tragedy of Mariam, the Fair Queen of Jewry is probably the first play in English known to have been authored by a woman, and it has become increasingly popular in the study of early modern women’s writing. The play, which Cary based on the story of Herod and Mariam, turns on a rumour of Herod’s death, and unfolds around the actions taken by the patriarch’s family and servants in his absence. In part a critique of male power, the play sets gender politics in sharp relief against a background of dynastic conflict and Roman imperialism.

Edition details

• Publisher: Broadview Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1551110431
• ISBN 13: 9781551110431
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 194
• Editor: Hodgson-Wright Stephanie