John Webster - The White Devil: "Man is most happy, when his own actions are arguments and examples of his virtue"

The life of John Webster, a notable Jacobean playwright, is marked by his collaboration on various plays and his eventual rise to fame with two significant tragedies, The Duchess of Malfi and The White Devil. Born in London around 1578, Webster's early career involved teamwork with other playwrights, producing many works that have since been lost. His marriage in 1606 and subsequent family life are documented, alongside his struggles with the reception of his plays. Despite his comedic talent, he is best remembered for his dark, brooding tragedies, which drew from Italian sources.