Sir Thomas Overbury: A Tragedy (1777)

by Richard Savage

Book Overview

Sir Thomas Overbury: A Tragedy is a play written by Richard Savage and first published in 1777. The play is based on the true story of Sir Thomas Overbury, a courtier in the court of James I who was murdered while in the Tower of London in 1613. The play explores the themes of power, corruption, and betrayal, as it tells the story of Overbury's downfall at the hands of his former friend and ally, the Earl of Somerset. The play is written in blank...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165587173
• ISBN13: 9781165587179
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"