Domestic Tragedy

Encyclopedia.com Useful entry on the domestic tragedygenre.

eNotes Excellent explanation of the characteristics of domestic tragedy in the theatre, including a parallel between it and the classical tragedy of the Elizabethan era.

Literature Classics Definitions of tragedy and domestic tragedy.

McGraw-Hill Brief definition of domestic tragedy.

Peter Tatiner Very good explanation of tragedy in the theatre.

The Literary Explorer Brief explanation of domestic tragedy (under ‘tragedy’).

University of Victoria Definitions of tragedy and domestic tragedy.