Who wrote 'The Spanish Tragedy' ?
Correct answer: B. Thomas Kyd
- A. John Lyly
- B. Thomas Kyd
- C. Robert Green
- D. Christopher Marlowe
Explanation
The Spanish Tragedy was written by Thomas Kyd and is a major example of the Elizabethan revenge tragedy. Its revenge structure influenced later drama, including Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
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