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All’s Lost by Lust

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All's Lost by Lust is a romantic tragedy written by William Rowley, performed in 1619 and published in 1633. The play is noted for its strong strain of dramatic morality, conveyed through harsh but powerful verse. It is considered Rowley's most important solitary effort. Rowley was an English dramatist and actor known for his collaborations with other Jacobean playwrights, most notably Thomas Middleton. He often incorporated oversized comic characters into his plays, likely to suit his own performance style.

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