Revenge of Bussy d’Ambois

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Revenge of Bussy d’Ambois

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In George Chapman’s Revenge of Bussy d’Ambois (performed c. 1610), Bussy’s ghost begs his introspective brother Clermont to avenge his murder. Clermont hesitates and vacillates but at last complies, then kills himself. Most revenge tragedies end with a scene of carnage that disposes of the avenger as well…
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In George Chapman’s Revenge of Bussy d’Ambois (performed c. 1610), Bussy’s ghost begs his introspective brother Clermont to avenge his murder. Clermont hesitates and vacillates but at last complies, then kills himself. Most revenge tragedies end with a scene of carnage that disposes of the avenger as well…
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