This article is about the play by William Shakespeare. For the band, see Titus Andronicus (band). For the 17th century ballad, see Titus Andronicus (ballad).
First page of The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus from the First Folio, published in 1623
Titus Andronicus is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1588 and 1593. It is thought to be Shakespeare's first tragedy and is often seen as his attempt to emulate the violent and bloody revenge plays of his contemporaries, which were extremely popular with audiences throughout the 16th century.[1]
Titus, a general in the Roman army, presents Tamora, Queen of the Goths, as a slave to the new Roman emperor, Saturninus. Saturninus takes her as his wife. From this position, Tamora vows revenge against Titus for killing her son. Titus and his family retaliate, leading to a cycle of violence.
Titus Andronicus was initially very popular, but by the later 17th century it was not well esteemed. The Victorian era disapproved of it, largely because of its graphic violence. Its reputation began to improve around the middle of the 20th century,[2] but it is still one of Shakespeare's least respected plays.
^Cook, Ann Jennalie (1981). The Privileged Playgoers of Shakespeare's London. Princeton: Princeton University Press. ISBN 9780691064543. Provides extensive information on the likes and dislikes of theatrical audiences at the time.
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