The Traitor
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*The Traitor* is a 1630s Jacobean revenge tragedy by James Shirley, known for its intricate court intrigue, moral ambiguity, and exploration of political betrayal.
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Jacobean tragedy
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play → revenge tragedy → |
| associatedWith |
Caroline theatre
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| author |
James Shirley
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| countryOfOrigin |
England
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| dateOfWork |
1630s
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| dramaticForm |
five-act play
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| dramaticStructure |
complex plot
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subplots of intrigue → |
| era |
early 17th century English drama
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| genre |
revenge tragedy
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tragedy → |
| hasDramatist |
James Shirley
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| hasTheme |
court intrigue
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loyalty and treachery → moral ambiguity → political betrayal → power and corruption → revenge → |
| literaryMovement |
Caroline era drama
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| literaryPeriod |
Jacobean era
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| narrativeMode |
stage drama
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| notableFor |
exploration of political betrayal
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intricate court intrigue → moral ambiguity of characters → |
| originalLanguage |
English
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| partOf |
English Renaissance drama
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| setting |
Italian court
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| workOf |
James Shirley
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
James Shirley
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