Thomas Kyd (1558-1594) was an English playwright and poet, known for his contributions to the English Renaissance theatre. Here are some of his important works and their published years:
- “The Spanish Tragedy” (1592) – A revenge tragedy that tells the story of Hieronimo, a Spanish nobleman seeking revenge for the murder of his son.
- “The First Part of Hieronimo” (1592) – A play that serves as a sequel to “The Spanish Tragedy”.
- “The Tragedy of Soliman and Perseda” (1592) – A play that tells the story of a love affair between a Christian knight and a Muslim princess.
- “Cornelia” (1594) – A play based on the life of Cornelia, a Roman matron.
- “The Murder of John Brewen” (1592) – A pamphlet that describes a true crime story.
Note: The exact publication years of Kyd’s works are not certain, as some were circulated in manuscript form during his lifetime and were not printed until after his death.
