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The Spanish Tragedy, written by Thomas Kyd and first published in 1592, is a revenge tragedy that tells the story of Hieronimo, a Spanish nobleman who seeks justice for the murder of his son, Horatio
. Filled with dramatic twists, ghostly interventions, and poetic soliloquies, the play explores themes of vengeance, justice, and the consequences of political corruption. The Spanish Tragedy is considered one of the most important works of the Elizabethan period and is often credited with influencing later revenge tragedies, including Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
