The Duchess of Malfi

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By John Webster

Series: Arden Early Modern Drama

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The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster is a classic play set in a corrupt Italian court, focusing on the tragic life of a noblewoman. Struggling against oppressive forces, she defies societal norms by secretly marrying her steward, creating a tense conflict with her controlling brothers. The play explores themes of power, betrayal, and madness in a richly atmospheric setting.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by dark and intense Jacobean drama. It delves deep into themes of power, corruption, and tragedy, woven with rich language and complex characters. Ideal for those interested in timeless tales of intrigue and betrayal in high society.

The Duchess of Malfi

The Duchess of Malfi is a
macabre, tragic play which is often performed and studied at A level
and university. This Arden edition brings all the scholarship and
comprehensive analysis associated with the series and offers readers a
deeper understanding of the play than competing editions.

Description

The Duchess of Malfi is one of the major tragedies of the early modern period and remains popular in the theatre as well as in the classroom. The story of the Duchess's secret marriage and the cruel revenge of her brothers has fascinated and appalled audiences for centuries.

This new Arden edition offers readers a comprehensive, illustrated introduction to the play's historical, critical, and performance history. The text is modernised and edited to the highest scholarly standards, with textual notes and commentary notes on the same page for ease of reference.

This is the lead title in the launch of The Arden Early Modern Drama Series, a series which offers all the depth and quality of thinking long associated with the Arden. The edition will be valued by students, teachers, and theatre professionals.

Series: Arden Early Modern Drama

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By John Webster

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John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi is praised for its depth in tragedy, particularly the exploration of evil and horror that elevates psychological complexity. The language within the play is often compared to Shakespeare's for its poetic and musical qualities. Additionally, the scholarly treatment of the play, highlighting its rich annotation and introductory matter, has been received with enthusiasm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781904271512

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare

Illustration: 20 illustrations in the introduction

Contributors:

Edited by Prof. Leah Marcus

Audience: General / adult, Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 193.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Leah Marcus is the Edwin Mims Professor of English at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.

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