This play is generally accepted to be by Thomas Kyd, although his name was not associated with it until 1773. When it was written is a matter of debate; the best available information suggests somewhere between 1582 and 1592, more likely towards the end of that timespan. The earliest surviving printed version is undated but, based on external evidence, is thought to have been produced in 1592.This transcription is of an edition published in 1602, it being the first one to feature a number of additions to the work. External evidence suggests that these were written by Ben Jonson, although they differ markedly from his own style. [Based on The Spanish Tragedy (1989, 2nd ed.), edited by J. R. Mulryne, pp. xiii-ix, and xxxiii-xxxvi].The only explicit demarcations are between the four acts.
26710The Spanish Tragedie1602Thomas Kyd
THE
Spanish Tragedie:
Containing the lamentable end of Don Horatio, and Bel-imperia: with the pittifull death of olde Hieronimo.
Newly corrected, amended, and enlarged with new additions of the Painters part, and others, as it hath of late been diuers times acted.
Imprinted at London by W. W. for T. Pauier, and are to be solde at the signe of the Catte and Parrats neare the Exchange. 1602.
