The Duchess of Malfi is one of the major tragedies of the early modern period & remains popular in the theatre as well as in the classroom The story of the Duchess's secret marriage & the cruel revenge of her brothers has fascinated & appalled audiences for centuries This new Arden edition offers readers a comprehensive illustrated introduction to the play's historical critical & performance history The text is modernised & edited to the highest scholarly standards with textual notes & 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 & quality of thinking long associated with the Arden The edition will be valued by students teachers & theatre professionals ...

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 & dreadful revenge This edition

Includes:: close textual analysis notes on different interpretations interviews with actors & directors & a selection of critical scenes

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This volume offers John Webster's two great Jacobean tragedies The White Devil & The Duchess of Malfi together with his brilliant tragicomedy The Devil's Law-Case & the comedy written with William Rowley A Cure for a Cuckold Webster is a radically & creatively experimental dramatist His tragedies deploy shifting dramatic perspectives which counteract & challenge conventional moral judgements while the predominantly gentler tone of his comedies & tragicomedies responds inventively to contemporary changes in dramatic taste & fashion All four plays display the provocative intelligence of a profoundly original playwright Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University of York the texts of the plays have been newly edited & are presented with modernized spelling & punctuation In addition there is detailed annotation a glossary & a critical introduction which traces Webster's artistic development defends him against charges of over-indulgence in violence & explores his sophisticated staging & scenic forms ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate 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 & much more ...

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Please note this is a region 2 Blu-ray & will require a region 2 or region Free Blu-ray Player in order to play The Duel stars Liam Hemsworth (Hunger Games Saga) as a Texas ranger who investigates a series of murders in a small town led by a charismatic preacher played by Woody Harrelson (War For The Planet Of The Apes) The routine undercover investigation soon turns personal for the ranger who must solve the case before he loses everything to the mysterious town Actors Liam Hemsworth Woody Harrelson Format PALLanguage English Region Region B2 (Read more about DVDBlu-ray formats) Number of discs 1 ...

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