‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore by John Ford

Dive into one of the most controversial and powerful tragedies of the English Renaissance with ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore by John Ford. Published by Bloomsbury, this daring and provocative play challenges moral boundaries and explores themes of love, obsession, and the destructive power of taboo desires.

Set in 17th-century Italy, the play tells the story of Giovanni and Annabella—siblings whose forbidden love sets into motion a tragic chain of events. John Ford’s fearless exploration of human emotion and societal hypocrisy makes this play a standout in Jacobean drama and a lasting piece of literary history.

Unflinching, poetic, and deeply psychological, ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore remains a compelling read for students, scholars, and lovers of classical literature.

📌 Product Details:

• Book Name: ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore

• Author: John Ford

• Publisher: Bloomsbury

• ISBN: 9789386250155

• Primary Category: Classic Drama / Renaissance Literature

✨ Why You Should Read This Book:
✔ Engage with one of the boldest plays of the English Renaissance.
✔ Explore themes of forbidden love, morality, and tragic downfall.
✔ Ideal for fans of Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Jacobean tragedy.
✔ Includes rich, poetic language and powerful dramatic structure.
✔ A must-read for literature students and lovers of classic drama.

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