Vain the ambition of kings Who seek by trophies an · John Webster

Other sins only speak; murder shrieks out.

Vain the ambition of kings Who seek by trophies and dead things To leave a living name behind, And weave but nets to catch the wind. 2

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John Webster

1578-01-01 — 1634-01-01 · Londres

John Webster (c. 1580 – c. 1634) was an English Jacobean playwright, known for his dark and psychologically complex tragedies. His work is characterized by a strong sense of doom, grim themes, and intense characters, distinguishing him from many of his contemporaries.