The Tragedy Of Sir Thomas Overbury (1724)

by Richard Henry Savage

Book Overview

The Tragedy of Sir Thomas Overbury, written by Richard Savage and first published in 1724, is a play that tells the story of the downfall of Sir Thomas Overbury, a courtier who was imprisoned and eventually died in the Tower of London. The play is set in the court of King James I and focuses on the corrupt and treacherous world of politics and power. Overbury, who is a close friend of the Earl of Somerset, falls out of favor with the king and is accused...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104403951
• ISBN13: 9781104403959
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"