ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Gorboduc, play by Thomas Norton and Thomas Sackville that takes as its subject Gorboduc, a mythical king of ancient Britain. First performed in 1561, it is the earliest English tragic play in blank verse.

Detailed explanation-2: -The authors were Thomas Norton and Thomas Sackville, said to be responsible for the first three Acts, and the final two, respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -First English Tragedy: Gorboduc is the first English tragedy written on classical models. It is also the first English tragedy in blank verse. It was acted in 1562. The first three acts were written by Thomas Norton and the last two by Sackville.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gorboduc, otherwise known as The Tragedy of Ferrex and Porrox, was performed at the Inner Temple as part of the Christmas and New Year festivities of 1561-62, in which Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite, Lord Robert Dudley, presided as Lord Governor of the Christmas revels.

Detailed explanation-5: -This theme analysis outline explores various aspects of The Tragedie of Gorboduc (or Ferrex and Porrex). The student takes a look at themes of unity, power, politics, bloodshed and violence, revenge, and wisdom.