Gorboduc premiered before Queen Elizabeth I on Jan. 18, 1561. It was published in 1565 with printing errors and in better form in 1570 as The Tragedy of Ferrex and Porrex.

When was First Quarto of Gorboduc published?

The first quarto, published by the bookseller William Griffith, was published 22 September 1565.

What is the theme of Gorboduc?

The central political theme of Gorboduc is its intention to warn Queen Elizabeth of the dangers of leaving her realm without a single, definite heir.