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The Tragedy of Sir Thomas Overbury is a play written by Richard Savage and first published in 1724. The play is based on the true story of the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury, a courtier and writer, who died in the Tower of London in 1613. The play tells the story of Overbury's... Read Full Overview

The Tragedy of Sir Thomas Overbury is a play written by Richard Savage and first published in 1724. The play is based on the true story of the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury, a courtier and friend of King James I. Overbury was poisoned while imprisoned in the Tower of London in... Read Full 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... Read Full Overview