Publisher's Synopsis

""Tis Pity She's A Whore"" is a tragic play written by John Ford in the 17th century. The story revolves around the forbidden love between Giovanni and his sister Annabella, who engage in a passionate and incestuous relationship. As their secret love affair is discovered, the consequences of their actions spiral out of control, leading to a tragic and violent conclusion. The play explores themes of morality, sexuality, and the consequences of forbidden love. It is considered a masterpiece of Jacobean drama and has been adapted into various forms of literature, film, and theater.Hippolita 'Tis she; Be not amaz'd; nor blush, young lovely bride, I come not to defraud you of your man: '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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781169276086
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 822
Language: English
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 526g
Height: 254mm
Width: 177mm
Spine width: 11mm