The revenge" play became the most durable & commercially successful type of drama on the Elizabethan stage. This example by Thomas Kyd who was one of the originators of the genre brings to life the intrigues of the Spanish court dramatically juxtaposing romantic passion with sudden violent death & clandestine politics. The ghost of Dan Andrea & his guide Revenge observe the dark & bloody action throughout provoking questions about the nature of the human condition."