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A Game at Chess

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A Game at Chess is a 1625 play by Thomas Middleton. This political satire uses a chess game to represent the conflict between England and Spain, with the Black King and his men symbolizing Spain and the Jesuits, and the White Knight representing Prince Charles. The play was a significant success, drawing large crowds to the Globe Theatre. However, it was suppressed by King James I after the Spanish ambassador lodged a protest. Middleton was a prominent late-Elizabethan dramatist known for his realistic portrayals of people, often with a blend of comic gusto and sharp irony.1

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  2. chess - Set design

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