Author: John WebsterPublisher: Longman
ISBN: 9780582817791
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
The best-known of the Jacobean tragedies; an exemplary model of the tragedy of blood.
The Duchess of Malfi
Author: John WebsterPublisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719043574
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
More widely studied and more frequently performed than ever before, John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi is here presented in an accessible and thoroughly up-to-date edition. Based on the Revels Plays text, the notes have been augmented to cast further light both on Webster's amazing dialogue and on the stage action. An entirely new introduction sets the tragedy in the context of pre-Civil War England and gives a revealing view of its imagery and dramatic action. From its well-documented early performances to the two productions seen in the West End of London in the 1995-96 season, a stage history gives an account of the play in performance. Students, actors, directors and theatre-goers will all find here a reappraisal of Webster's artistry in the greatest age of English theatre, which highlights why it has lived on stage with renewed force in the last decades of the twentieth century.
The Duchess of Malfi
Author: John WebsterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
John Webster's play "The Duchess of Malfi" is a violent play that presents a dark, disturbing portrait of the human condition... The title character is a widow with two brothers: Ferdinand and the Cardinal. In the play's opening act, the brothers try to persuade their sister not to seek a new husband. Her resistance to their wishes sets in motion a chain of secrecy, plotting, and violence. The relationship between Ferdinand and the Duchess is probably one of the most unsettling brother-sister relationships in literature. The play is full of both onstage killings and great lines. The title character is one of stage history's intriguing female characters; she is a woman whose desires lead her to defy familial pressure. Another fascinating and complex character is Bosola, who early in the play is enlisted to act as a spy. Overall, a compelling and well-written tragedy. --Michael J. Mazza at Amazon.com.
The Duchess of Malfi
Author: John WebsterPublisher: Namaskar Books
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Step into a world of intrigue, passion, and betrayal in John Webster's captivating play, "The Duchess of Malfi." Set against the backdrop of a morally complex society, this dark tragedy explores the depths of human desire and the consequences of defiance. As the story unfolds, a haunting question emerges: What lengths will one go to in pursuit of love and freedom? Webster's powerful characters challenge the oppressive forces around them, igniting a drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. But here's the twist that will leave you breathless: In a world dominated by corruption and revenge, can true love ever prevail? *The Duchess of Malfi* grapples with themes of power, loyalty, and the struggle for identity, inviting you to consider the price of passion. With its rich language and intricate plot, this play immerses you in a haunting tale that resonates across time. Webster’s masterful use of dramatic irony heightens the tension, leading to a shocking conclusion that will linger in your mind. Are you prepared to witness the tragic downfall of a woman who dared to love in a world that sought to crush her spirit? This is more than just a play; it's a profound exploration of human nature and societal constraints. Each scene draws you deeper into the emotional turmoil of its characters, challenging your perceptions of morality and justice. Don't miss your chance to experience this timeless tragedy! Will you dare to confront the darkness within the world of "The Duchess of Malfi"? Purchase "The Duchess of Malfi" now, and immerse yourself in a tale of love and vengeance that has captivated audiences for centuries!
The Duchess of Malfi
Author: Christina LuckyjPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1441117687
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
John Webster's classic revenge tragedy The Duchess of Malfi was first performed in 1613 and published in 1623. This guide offers students an introduction to its critical and performance history, including recent versions on stage and screen. It includes a keynote chapter outlining major areas of current research on the play and four new critical essays presenting new critical positions that offer divergent perspectives on Webster's religio-political allegiances and the politics and gendering of secrecy in the play. Finally, a guide to critical, web-based and production-related resources and an annotated bibliography provide a basis for further individual research.
Author: John WebsterThe Duchess of Malfi (Norton Critical Editions)
Author: John WebsterPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393522946
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The great English Renaissance tragedy—violent, powerful, unforgettable—in a freshly edited and annotated student edition. “Neill’s edit of the play is very well done. … If there’s a more knowledgeable or erudite unraveling of the play, I haven’t seen it.” —Steve Sohmer, Comitatus This Norton Critical Edition of John Webster’s 1612–13 tragedy offers a newly edited and annotated text together with a full introduction and illustrative materials intended for student readers. The Duchess of Malfi’s themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal have resonated through the centuries, making this a perennially popular play with audiences and readers alike. This volume includes a generous selection of supporting materials, among them Webster’s likely sources for the play (William Painter, George Whetstone, Simon Goulart, and Thomas Beard) as well as related works by Webster and George Wither on widows, funerals, and memorializing death. A generous selection from Mark H. Curtis’s classic essay, “The Alienated Intellectuals of Early Stuart England,” tells readers as much about the character of Bosola as it does about his creator. Henry Fitzgeffrey (1617) and Horatio Busino (1618) provide early responses to the play. “Criticism” is thematically organized to provide readers with a clear sense of The Duchess of Malfi’s central themes of dramaturgy; the politics of family, court, and religion; and gender. Also included are essays on contemporary re-imaginings of the play and its critical reception over time. Contributors include Don D. Moore, Inga-Stina Ewbank, Christina Luckyj, Barbara Correll, D. C. Gunby, Lee Bliss, Rowland Wymer, Brian Chalk, Theodora Jankowski, and Pascale Aebischer. A selected bibliography is also included.
The Changeling
Author: Thomas MiddletonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
The Changeling is a popular Renaissance tragedy in which the relationship between money, sex, and power is explored. Frequently performed and studied in University courses, it is a key text in the New Mermaids series.
Renaissance Drama in Action
Author: Martin WhitePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134917813
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Renaissance Drama in Action is a fascinating exploration of Renaissance theatre practice and staging. Covering questions of contemporary playhouse design, verse and language, staging and rehearsal practices, and acting styles, Martin White relates the characteristics of Renaissance theatre to the issues involved in staging the plays today. This refreshingly accessible volume: * examines the history of the plays on the English stage from the seventeenth century to the present day * explores questions arising from reconstructions, with particular reference to the new Globe Theatre * includes interviews with, and draws on the work and experience of modern theatre practitioners including Harriet Walter, Matthew Warchus, Trevor Nunn, Stephen Jeffreys, Adrian Noble and Helen Mirren * includes discussions of familiar plays such as The Duchess of Malfi and 'Tis Pity She's A Whore, as well as many lesser known play-texts Renaissance Drama in Action offers undergraduates and A-level students an invaluable guide to the characteristics of Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, and its relationship to contemporary theatre and staging.
The Skull Beneath the Skin
Author: P.D. JamesPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143914429X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Invited to protect an actress within the rose red walls of a fairy-tale castle, Detective Cordelia Gray finds the stage is set for death. Actress Clarissa Lisle has always been famous for her ravishing beauty—and her unscrupulous manipulations. Now on the death-shrouded island of Courcy, her schemes win her a starring role in a nightmare in which she can trust no one—not her deceived husband; her dangerously insecure stepson; her ominously genial host; her dependent, desperate cousin; or her cruelly amusing ex-lover. Soon Detective Cordelia gray finds that nothing is as it seems on Courcy—especially after the curtain goes down. Here she must delve into ancient secrets and guilt-stained pasts—and risk her life to stop a brilliantly cunning murderer who has set the stage for her death.
