Enlightenment

Nicholas Rowe: The Tragedy of the Lady Jane Gray

Rowe’s Lady Jane Grey (1715) represents a specific style of tragedy popular at the time (known as she-tragedy) that focused on the sufferings of innocent and virtuous women.

Rowe (Nicholas), The Tragedy of Lady Jane Grey. In Miscellaneous Tragedies Vol II. 3rd ed. 12mo. London, 1720.
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Former owner: David Hughes (1727-77)