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The Duchess of Malfi

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Tragic tale of power, love, and relentless revenge.

If you're drawn to the complex interplay of desire and power, "The Duchess of Malfi" stands as a pillar of early modern drama that still resonates with contemporary audiences. It's a story that grips readers with its themes of forbidden love and brutal retaliation. Considered scandalous and shocking, the Duchess's defiance against her controlling brothers exemplifies the struggle for autonomy and the high cost of personal freedom. This Arden edition ensures that you’re getting the clearest understanding with its modernized texts and insightful annotations right where you need them.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Duchess of Malfi

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ISBN: 9781904271512
Authors: John Webster
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Literary Criticism, Classics, Theatre
Goodreads rating: 3.62
(rated by 17215 readers)

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The Duchess of Malfi is one of the major tragedies of the early modern period and remains popular in the theatre as well as in the classroom. The story of the Duchess's secret marriage and the cruel revenge of her brothers has fascinated and appalled audiences for centuries. This new Arden edition offers readers a comprehensive, illustrated introduction to the play's historical, critical, and performance history. The text is modernized and edited to the highest scholarly standards, with textual notes and commentary notes on the same page for ease of reference. This is the lead title in the launch of The Arden Early Modern Drama Series, a series which offers all the depth and quality of thinking long associated with the Arden. The edition will be valued by students, teachers, and theatre professionals.
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Tragic tale of power, love, and relentless revenge.

If you're drawn to the complex interplay of desire and power, "The Duchess of Malfi" stands as a pillar of early modern drama that still resonates with contemporary audiences. It's a story that grips readers with its themes of forbidden love and brutal retaliation. Considered scandalous and shocking, the Duchess's defiance against her controlling brothers exemplifies the struggle for autonomy and the high cost of personal freedom. This Arden edition ensures that you’re getting the clearest understanding with its modernized texts and insightful annotations right where you need them.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.