Thomas Middleton - The Second Maiden's Tragedy: "Tis time to die when we are ourselves our foes."

Middleton's life was marked by early tragedy and legal battles, shaping his literary career. After leaving Oxford, he faced controversy with his satirical works, notably Microcynicon, which drew the ire of the Archbishop. His collaborations, particularly with Dekker on The Roaring Girl, and later with Rowley, produced significant plays like A Chaste Maid in Cheapside and The Changeling. His final work, A Game at Chess, was abruptly halted by the Privy Council due to its political implications. Middleton passed away in 1627, leaving a lasting legacy in English drama.