- Paperback: 98 pages
- Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (April 1988)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713628332
- ISBN-13: 978-0713628333
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.4 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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"The central situation of "''Tis Pity She''s a Whore" is an incestuous love between brother and sister, and it is hardly surprising that critics have differed widely in their interpretation of the exact meaning and significance of the play. . . . All the love affairs in the play end in disaster . . . it would even be possible to read the play as a series of warnings against the destructive effects of passion."--N. W. Bawcutt
--N. W. Bawcutt --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
--N. W. Bawcutt --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Hippolita 'Tis she; Be not amaz'd; nor blush, young lovely bride, I come not to defraud you of your man: 'Tis now no time to reckon up the talk what Parma long hath rumour'd of us both; Let rash report run on! the breath that vents it Will, like a bubble, break itself at last.
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A Great Play - but I wouldn't choose this edition again...,
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This review is from: 'Tis a Pity She's a Whore (Revels Student Editions) (Paperback)
'Tis Pity She's a Whore is a play which centres around the incestuous love of its to protagonists - Giovanni and Anabella, brother and sister. The controversy of its topic have been much discussed since it was first performed in the 17th century, with different critics and different audiences taking to it very differently.
I thoroughly enjoyed my read - it is fast moving and has a wide range of characters with a variety of sub plots. I particularly enjoyed the adulterous Hippolita, and her lover Soranzo's servant Vasquez. Indeed, the depth and time given to the supporting cast in some ways brings into doubt which are the main characters in the play. However, the story revolves around Giovanni and Anabella and their love affair. It calls into question religion, society, and of course the taboo itself (although it is doubtful that John Ford was condoning the incestuous relationship, neither are Giovanni and Anabella presented in an unsympathetic light). As a spectacle, there are doubtlessly a wide range of ways to stage the play. I found the language easier than the majority of Shakespeare, and although the plot in parts bares similarity to Shakespeare and perhaps Johnson, I will be looking out for a production. The brutality and intrigue of the play would, I am sure, make for interesting viewing. This edition I have mixed feelings about. The introduction is good enough - it is easy to read, and gives an overview of themes and past stagings of the production, as well as a good selection of possible extra reading. However the commentary to accompany the text was too sparse for me - although it gives definitions of most of the words you could not find in a dictionary, it gives little context or explanation, and at no point links in with the issues discussed in the commentary. I must admit I am a fan of the Arden editions of Shakespeare, and because of that have grown used to in-depth explanations, context, wordplay and connotations being noted and brought to my attention throughout the text; this does not happen here. In this way, this Revels Student Edition falls down - perhaps this is because it is expected that for students class work would cover the text in detail.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Brilliant!,
This review is from: 'Tis Pity She's a Whore (New Mermaid Anthology) (Paperback)
This play is one of the best I have read in a long time. I'm not usually a fan of classical work, but this kept my interest and left me wishing there was more after each page. A beautifully written and well interesting story for anybody.
This play is especially good for drama students looking for new plays to add to their collection or for audition speeches.
5.0 out of 5 stars
'Tis Pity She's a Whore,
By The Reader "Maggie" (Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 'Tis Pity She's a Whore (New Mermaids) (Paperback)
I read this play over a week ago. Incest was a dark subject during the seventeenth century and remains such in modernity, therefore to describe it as an enjoyable read would be perverse. The protagonists are Giovanni and Anabella (brother and sister respectively), who are indulging in a sexual relationship. Readers may assume that equal responsibility for the brother and sister's inappropriate relationship ought to be allocated to Giovanni and Anabella. However Ford gives appraisal to Giovanni, but attributes a harsh and biblical attitude towards female characters of the play, namely Putana who is Anabella's tutor/governess, who has knowledge of the inappropriate relationship encourages it and says nothing but ends up admitting what she knew and is treated in typical biblical, barbaric fashion (without giving too much information!). Anabella is blamed for 'giving into her lusts', and meets a tragic end. For readers of Greek tragedies, 'tis Pity She's a Whore is not so dissimilar to Sophocles' Oedipus Trilogy (all of which I have read!! This play is not humourous, but it has depth and illustrates most painfully the fragility of life. 'Tis Pity She's a Whore is a most sensible and worthwhile read and I have no hesitation in recommending it. This play was and remains controversial. All that remains to be written is that the play concludes with the title 'Tis Pity she's a Whore, guess who it is aimed at!!!
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