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The Second Maiden's Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Middleton in the early 17th century. The play follows the story of a young woman who is forced to marry a cruel and abusive man. She falls in love with another man, but is unable to leave her husband due to societal pressures and the threat of violence. As the story unfolds, the characters become embroiled in a series of tragic events that lead to their ultimate downfall. The play explores themes of love, power, and betrayal, and is known for its dark and intense plot. Middleton's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, poetic language, and complex characters. The Second Maiden's Tragedy is considered a masterpiece of Jacobean drama, and is still performed and studied today.HELVETIUS Think? You come too late If you seek there for me. I know't and see't. I'll sooner give my blessing to a drunkard, Whom the ridiculous power of wine makes humble As foolish use makes thee. Base-spirited girl, That canst not think above disgrace and beggary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.