Thomas Middleton - The Phoenix

The life of Thomas Middleton, a London-born playwright and poet, was marked by early familial struggles and a tumultuous career in the early 17th century. His controversial works, such as Microcynicon and the satirical Penniless Parliament of Threadbare Poets, often drew public ire. Collaborating with notable figures like Thomas Dekker and William Rowley, he produced acclaimed plays, including The Roaring Girl and The Changeling. Notably, his patriotic allegory A Game at Chess faced censorship after just nine performances. Middleton's legacy endures despite the mystery surrounding his final work before his death in 1627.