{"product_id":"the-white-devil-by-john-webster-9781904271741","title":"The White Devil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdultery, intrigue, murder, revenge: the densely-packed plot of \u003cem\u003eThe White Devil\u003c\/em\u003e touches on topics that are representative of the atmosphere of Jacobean tragedy. Part tragedy, part satire of a corrupt political world, the play explores the relations of the powerful to the disempowered; the opportunities and constraints of women trying to survive in a male-dominated society; the complex distribution of social hierarchy by birth, wealth, gender, race; and the way the skills licensed by the theatre itself – including disguise and both the performance and interpretation of character – become crucial survival skills in a world of hidden motives and concealed intentions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow comprehensively re-edited, with an introduction that addresses issues of performance, cultural and historical context, and interpretation, exploring the dark energy that has impelled audiences and scholars to return to this play again and again across four centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArden Early Modern Drama editions offer the best in contemporary scholarship, providing a wealth of helpful and incisive commentary, guiding the reader to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA clear and authoritative text\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetailed on-page commentary notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive, illustrated introduction to the play’s historical, cultural and performance contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA bibliography of references and further reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARDEN EARLY MODERN DRAMA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGeneral Editors: Suzanne Gossett, John Jowett and Gordon McMullan\u003cbr\u003e\nVisit the Arden website at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ardenshakespeare.com\"\u003ewww.ardenshakespeare.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471849963756,"sku":"9781904271741","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/db7c680f8950df095211eb76b73c2836.jpg?v=1775693779","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-white-devil-by-john-webster-9781904271741","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}