The Duchess of Malfi

Author:   John Webster ,  Professor Karen Britland (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9781474295673


Pages:   216
Publication Date:   01 October 2020
Format:   Paperback
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The Duchess of Malfi


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This new edition of Webster’s macabre masterpiece is accompanied by insightful commentary notes and a detailed introductory analysis of the play written by Karen Britland, making this the perfect edition for students. As well as the complete text of the play, this revised New Mermaid edition includes: · A detailed plot summary and annotations throughout the text · An annotated bibliography and suggestions for further reading · A comprehensive introduction exploring the historical and literary contexts · An analysis of the play in performance including recent productions inspired by the #MeToo movement as well as contemporary adaptations such as Allan Palileo's Ang Dukesa ng Malfi (set in the Philippines) and Debo Oluwatuminu's Iyalode of Eti (set in pre-colonial Yorubaland). Webster’s heroine stands out as one of the most compelling female characters on the early modern stage and, along with its exploration of familial bonds, ensures the play is as relevant today as when it was written.

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Author:   John Webster ,  Professor Karen Britland (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Methuen Drama
Weight:   0.182kg
ISBN:  

9781474295673


ISBN 10:   1474295673
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   01 October 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction Preface Plot Summary Analysis 1. Historical and Literary Contexts 2. Performance Aspects of the Text 3. Critical Interpretations Resources and Annotated Bibliography A Note on the Text The Play

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Karen Britland is Professor of Early Modern English Literature at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Her research interests include early modern drama, the Stuart court, and women’s writing. She has edited plays by Elizabeth Cary, John Marston, and James Shirley, and was an associate editor for the Cambridge Complete Works of Ben Jonson edition between 2000 and 2012.

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