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Three Plays: The White Devil; The Duchess of Malfi; The Devil's Law-Case (Penguin English Library) [Mass Market Paperback]

John Webster (Author), David C. Gunby (Editor, Introduction)

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Series: Penguin English Library | Publication Date: January 1, 1995

The plays of Jacobean dramatist John Webster are masterpieces of early seventeenth-century English theatre. "The White Devil" depicts a dark, sinister world of duplicity, intrigue and murderous infidelity, while "The Duchess of Malfi" tells the macabre story of a woman who marries beneath herself and sets in motion a terrible cycle of violence. Unlike these revenge tragedies, "The Devil's Law-Case" asserts social order in a plot filled with twists of fate. Written at a time when the court of King James was rife with instability and corruption, Webster's disturbing plays reflect this abuse of power and are known for their horrific vision of humanity - yet they are also some of the most rich, sophisticated dramas ever composed.

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Mass Market Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Penguin Classics (January 1, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0140430814
ISBN-13: 978-0140430813
Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #793,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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