Antonio and Mellida

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Antonio and Mellida is an Elizabethan tragicomedy play by John Marston, noted for its satirical tone and complex exploration of love, identity, and courtly intrigue.

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instanceOf Elizabethan play
play
tragicomedy
author John Marston
countryOfOrigin England
criticalReception noted for experimental structure
noted for satirical characterization
dramaticForm comedy with tragic elements
dramatisPersonaeIncludes Alberto
Balurdo
Castilio Balthazar
Catzo
Feliche
Galeatzo
Lucio
Pandulpho
firstPerformanceDate circa 1599
firstPublicationDate 1602
form verse and prose
genre satire
tragicomedy
hasInfluenceOn Antonio's Revenge
hasPart Induction
hasSequel Antonio's Revenge
language English
literaryMovement English Renaissance drama
literaryPeriod Elizabethan era
linked to: English Renaissance
mainCharacter Andrugio
Antonio
Mellida
Piero
Rossaline
notableFeature complex exploration of love and identity
metatheatrical induction
satirical tone
setting Aragon
Venice
structure five-act play
subjectMatter noble families in conflict
political rivalry
romantic love across enemy houses
theme courtly intrigue
disguise
identity
love
satire of courtly manners
writtenBy John Marston

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John Marston notableWork Antonio and Mellida