Italian Tragedy (Worcester's)

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Wentworth Smith (1603)


Historical Records

F. 120 (Greg I.189)

pd at the apoyntment of thomas blackewod &
John lewen the 7 of marche 1602 vnto mr smythe
in earneste of & etalleyon tragedie the some of … } xxxxs


F. 120v (Greg I.190)

pd at the a poyntment of John lowine the 12 of
marche 1602 vnto mr smythe in fulle payment for
his tragedie called the etallyan tragedie
the some of … } iiijli


Theatrical Provenance

Henslowe purchased the play in full for Worcester's men; like other plays purchased on the eve of Queen Elizabeth's death and ensuing suspensions of playing because of plague, "The Italian Tragedy" has no recorded performances.

Probable Genre(s)

Tragedy (from the play title)

Possible Narrative and Dramatic Sources or Analogues

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Critical Commentary

Fleay, without explanation, implied that Smith's "Italian Tragedy" was related to Henry Chettle's "Orphans Tragedy" (BCED).


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