Name: The Tragedy of Mariam, the Fair Queen of Jewry
ISBN: 9780520079694

Elizabeth Cary

"This landmark edition . . . will be invaluable to scholars, teachers, and students."—Carol Thomas Neely, author of Broken Nuptials in Shakespeare's Plays

With The Lady Falkland: Her Life, by One of Her Daughters

The Tragedy of Mariam, the Fair Queen of Jewry

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.

The Tragedy of Mariam

Trever

I wouldn't go as far as calling Mariam bad, but this was kind of a chore to get through and hard to follow. Granted, I've never been a fan of classical tragedy, but based on other people's reviews, it seems like I'm not alone in my feelings about this one. And it's also super depressing...

The Tragedy of Mariam, the Fair Queen of Jewry With The Lady Falkland: Her Life, by One of Her Daughters

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