Which Thomas Otway play is considered the greatest 'Pathetic Tragedy' of the Restoration period?
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Correct answer: Venice Preserv'd
'Venice Preserv'd' combines political conspiracy with intense emotional suffering. It moved away from the 'superhuman' hero of Dryden's plays toward more relatable, domestic, and deeply tragic characters.
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