The Duchess of Malfi and Other Plays: The White Devil; the Duchess of Malfi; the

Description: The Duchess of Malfi and Other Plays by John Webster, René Weis Contains "The Duchess of Malfi" and "The White Devil". FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume offers John Websters two great Jacobean tragedies, The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi, together with his brilliant tragicomedy, The Devils 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 moraljudgements, 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 originalplaywright. 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 Websters artistic development, defends him against charges of over-indulgence in violence, and explores his sophisticated staging and scenic forms. ABOUT THE SERIES: Forover 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the mostaccurate 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. Notes Contains The Duchess of Malfi and The White Devil. Author Biography René Weis is Senior Lecturer in English at University College, London. Table of Contents The White DevilThe Duchess of MalfiThe Devils Law-CaseA Cure for a Cuckhold Long Description This volume offers John Websters two great Jacobean tragedies, The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi, together with his brilliant tragicomedy, The Devils 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 moraljudgements, 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 originalplaywright. 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 Websters artistic development, defends him against charges of over-indulgence in violence, and explores his sophisticated staging and scenic forms. ABOUT THE SERIES: Forover 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the mostaccurate 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. Feature The only collection of these four key plays Details ISBN0199539286 Author René Weis Short Title DUCHESS OF MALFI & OTHER PLAYS Language English ISBN-10 0199539286 ISBN-13 9780199539284 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 822.3 Year 2009 Series Oxford Worlds Classics Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle The White Devil; the Duchess of Malfi; the Devils Law-Case; a Cure for a Cuckold UK Release Date 2009-03-26 NZ Release Date 2009-03-26 Translator Rosh Ireland Birth 1959 Death 1867 Affiliation Visiting Fellow in the School of Language Studies at the Australian National University Position Fellow Qualifications PhD Pages 480 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2009-03-26 Audience General AU Release Date 2009-03-16 Edited by René Weis We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16496967;

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