Hoffman; Or a Revenge for a Father

<p><i>Hoffman; Or a Revenge for a Father</i> is a Jacobean revenge tragedy written by Henry Chettle and first performed around 1602. This edition presents the play in a modern accessible format for students and enthusiasts of early English drama.</p> <p>Set against a backdrop of courtly intrigue and violent retribution Hoffman explores themes of justice morality and the destructive consequences of vengeance. Chettle's play offers a fascinating glimpse into the theatrical landscape of Shakespeare's time showcasing the dramatic conventions and poetic language that characterized the era. With its memorable characters and gripping plot Hoffman remains a significant work of English Renaissance theatre offering a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and literary context of the early 17th century.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>