The Duchess of Malfi (Arden Early Modern Drama)

The Duchess of Malfi (Arden Early Modern Drama)

by John Webster (Author), Prof. Leah Marcus (Editor)

Synopsis

A major revision of this classic revenge tragedy. The comprehensive introduction covers recent developments in criticism and key theatre productions, as well as relating the play to other early modern tragedies. The edition gives students and teachers a reliable, annotated text and a stimulating overview of the play's context, critical perspectives and an exploration of its stage history. An invaluable resource for study and performance.

$18.56

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20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 448
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: The Arden Shakespeare
Published: 09 Sep 2009

ISBN 10: 1904271510
ISBN 13: 9781904271512
Book Overview: A major scholarly edition with all the qualities and depth associated with the Arden brand A comprehensive, illustrated introduction by a leading scholar sets the play in its historical, theatrical and critical contexts Detailed commentary notes on the same page as the text for easy reference

Media Reviews
'I found it more exciting than I should probably admit to at seeing the Shakespeare-rich layer of annotation underpinning the text on the page of a play - The Duchess of Malfi - that simply hasn't been treated in that way before, especially in terms of introductory matter.' Shakespeare Bookshop Newsletter (December 2009)
Author Bio
Leah Marcus is the Edwin Mims Professor of English at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.