Tis Pity She’s A Whore
John Ford
176 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 1419100025
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Language: English
Publish: June 17, 2004
17th CenturyClassicsDramaFictionLiteraturePlaysRomanceSchoolTheatreTragedy
“”Tis Pity She’s A Whore”” is a tragic play written by John Ford in the early 17th century. The story revolves around the incestuous relationship between Giovanni and his sister Annabella, and the consequences that follow. Set in Parma, Italy, the play explores themes of love, lust, betrayal, revenge, and morality. The play is known for its graphic and controversial content, including scenes of violence and sexual misconduct. It is considered one of the most important plays of the English Renaissance and has been adapted into various forms of media over the years.Hippolita ‘Tis she; Be not amaz’d; nor blush, young lovely bride, I come not to defraud you of your ‘Tis now no time to reckon up the talk what Parma long hath rumour’d of us both; Let rash report run on! the breath that vents it Will, like a bubble, break itself at last.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.