The Tragedy Of Tragedies

<p><i>The Tragedy of Tragedies; or The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great</i> is a play by Henry Fielding first performed in 1730. It is a satirical burlesque of heroic tragedy poking fun at the conventions and excesses of the genre. The play tells the story of Tom Thumb a diminutive hero and his absurd adventures in King Arthur's court. Fielding's witty dialogue and farcical situations create a humorous and entertaining theatrical experience. </p><p>The Tragedy of Tragedies remains a significant work in the history of English drama showcasing Fielding's talent for satire and his ability to mock the literary trends of his time. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever humor and its insightful commentary on the nature of tragedy.</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>