This classic play by Christopher Marlowe and Thomas Nash tells the tragic story of Dido, the queen of Carthage, and her doomed love affair with the Trojan hero Aeneas. With powerful language and rich imagery, it is a must-read for fans of Elizabethan drama.
A comprehensive collection of works by the Elizabethan writer Thomas Nashe, including satires, essays, and theological tracts.
Thomas Nashe was an English playwright, poet, and satirist who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This volume collects all of his known works, including the play Christ's Teares Ouer Ierusalem, a powerful and moving depiction of the suffering of Jesus Christ. The Complete Works of Thomas Nashe is a must-have for anyone interested in the literature and theater of the Tudor and Stuart periods.
One of the most influential playwrights and pamphleteers of the Elizabethan era, Thomas Nash is best known for his satirical wit and elegant prose style. This collection brings together three of his most celebrated works: Christs Tears over Iervsalem, a devotional poem on the suffering of Christ; The Vnfortvnate Traveller, a picaresque novel set in the Europe of the Renaissance; and The Tragedie of Dido, a retelling of the story of Dido and Aeneas from Virgil's Aeneid. Together, these works showcase Nash's versatility and range as a writer.