Name: Trever's review of The Tragedy of Mariam by Elizabeth Cary
Item: The Tragedy of Mariam
Rating: 2
Author: Trever

Elizabeth Cary

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

Isobel Gostling

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...

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