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The Duchess of Malfi and Other Plays Paperback – 17 March 2009

by Webster (Author)
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This volume offers John Webster's two great Jacobean tragedies, The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi, together with his brilliant tragicomedy, The Devil's Law-Case, and the comedy written with William Rowley, A Cure for a Cuckold. Webster is a radically and creatively experimental dramatist. His tragedies deploy shifting dramatic perspectives which counteract and challenge conventional moral judgements, while the predominantly gentler tone of his comedies and tragicomedies responds inventively to contemporary changes in dramatic taste and fashion. All four plays display the provocative intelligence of a profoundly original playwright. Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University of York, the texts of the plays have been newly edited and are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation. In addition, there is detailed annotation, a glossary, and a critical introduction which traces Webster's artistic development, defends him against charges of over-indulgence in violence, and explores his sophisticated staging and scenic forms. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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  1. ISBN-10
    9780199539284
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0199539284
  3. Edition
    Reissue
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press UK
  5. Publication date
    17 March 2009
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    19.3 x 12.7 x 2.79 cm
  8. Print length
    480 pages
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René Weis is Senior Lecturer in English at University College, London.

About the Author

René Weis is Senior Lecturer in English at University College, London.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0199539286
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press UK; Reissue edition (17 March 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780199539284
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199539284
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.3 x 12.7 x 2.79 cm
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Christine Keogan
5.0 out of 5 stars The book came in excellent condition and the contents are a rich look into ...
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The book came in excellent condition and the contents are a rich look into the drama of the English Renaissance.
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Très bonne édition de ce texte car elle a beaucoup de notes, l'introduction est aussi très claire: correspond très bien à mes attentes d'étudiante d'anglais.
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Nigel C.B. Durrant
4.0 out of 5 stars Well produced classical English text
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The book arrived in excellent condition - my one reservation concerns the binding of the book which seems less sturdy than I would have hoped (which of course is not the fault of the supplier). The text of the plays and is clear and the editor's notes and introduction zre exemplary.
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