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Set in the court of Malfi, the tragic narrative follows a widowed Duchess who defies her family's wishes to marry Antonio, a steward, leading to themes of power, revenge, and deception. Alongside this central play, the collection includes "The White Devil," a revenge tragedy based on a historical murder, "The Devil's Law Case," which explores the complexities of love and debt, and "A Cure for a Cuckold," co-authored with William Rowley, featuring a wedding disrupted by a duel. This edition highlights the works of John Webster, a key figure in Jacobean drama.
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The Duchess of Malfi and Other Plays, John Webster
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Duchess of Malfi and Other Plays
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Webster
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 334
- ISBN13
- 9781420965650
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set in the court of Malfi, the tragic narrative follows a widowed Duchess who defies her family's wishes to marry Antonio, a steward, leading to themes of power, revenge, and deception. Alongside this central play, the collection includes "The White Devil," a revenge tragedy based on a historical murder, "The Devil's Law Case," which explores the complexities of love and debt, and "A Cure for a Cuckold," co-authored with William Rowley, featuring a wedding disrupted by a duel. This edition highlights the works of John Webster, a key figure in Jacobean drama.