The Works of John Webster 1.

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Focusing on the plays "The White Devil" and "The Duchess of Malfi," this volume is part of the Cambridge edition of John Webster's works. It features the latest editorial scholarship, integrating theatrical, bibliographical, and literary aspects in a novel approach for Jacobean drama. Additionally, it includes previously unpublished material, such as a fragment of a lost play and an unknown poem. The edition also offers a brief biography of Webster, a history of his canon, and reception history for each play, enriching the understanding of his contributions to literature.