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“Thus must we toil in other men's extremes, That know not how to remedy our own.”

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Thomas Kyd (November 6, 1558 - August 15, 1594) was an English dramatist known for his significant contributions to the development of English drama. His most famous work, 'The Spanish Tragedy,' is considered a landmark in early English drama and had a profound impact on the works of later playwrights. more

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Book:The Spanish Tragedy

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Source: Concerning the spiritual in art

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