The Duchess of Malfi (Longman Literature)

by John Webster (Author), Roy Blatchford (Author), Trevor Millum (Author)

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  1996

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  Webster's tragedy unfolds against a background of decadence and deception, established in the opening scenes of the play. The conversation and business of the court characters are lit up by shafts of satirical observation and brilliant, startling images. A level: WJEC; NEAB; OCR

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  1964

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  Paperback
  2004

  $20.61

  Ferdinand forbids his widowed sister to marry again. When he discovers that she is not only married but had a child he is driven mad with fury. The Duchess of Malfi is a study in strong characters, dark deeds and dreadful revenge. This edition includes close textual analysis, notes on different interpretations, interviews with actors and directors and a selection of critical scenes.