The last decade has seen a revival of interest in John Ford and especially 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, his tragedy of religious scepticism, incestuous love, and re

Ford's tragedy, originally printed in 1633, was the first major English play to take as its theme fulfilled incest between brother and sister.

The central situation of 'Tis Pity She's a Whore is an incestuous love between brother and sister, and it is hardly surprising that critics have differed widely

Introducing the reader to important topics in English Renaissance tragedy, this Companion presents fresh readings of key texts.