The Duchess of Malfi, The White Devil, The Broken Heart and 'Tis Pity She's a W
Explore the dark and ambiguous world of revenge tragedy with this collection of four seminal plays by John Webster and John Ford. "The Duchess of Malfi" and "The White Devil" delve into the roles of women and the corrupting influences of power, sex, and politics in the Italian court, featuring unforgettable anti-heroines. John Ford's "The Broken Heart" examines the consequences of emotional repression, while his masterpiece, "'Tis Pity She's a Whore," boldly tackles themes of incest and forbidden desire in a striking reimagining of Romeo and Juliet. Edited by Jane Kingsley-Smith from the earliest quartos, this edition provides invaluable editorial material, including explanatory glosses and a new introduction discussing the playwrights' exploration of societal issues. This is an essential sourcebook for understanding drama of the Jacobean and Caroline eras. This collection features: * The Duchess of Malfi * The White Devil * The Broken Heart * 'Tis Pity She's a Whore Key details: * Author: John Webster, John Ford * Editor: Jane Kingsley-Smith * Book cover type: Paperback * Language: English * Publication Year: 2014 * ISBN: 9780141392233 Product Summary: John Webster and John Ford revenge tragedy plays, paperback edition, English language, published 2014 by Penguin Books Ltd, ISBN 9780141392233, featuring 'The Duchess of Malfi', 'The White Devil', 'The Broken Heart', and ''Tis Pity She's a Whore'.
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Explore the dark and ambiguous world of revenge tragedy with this collection of four seminal plays by John Webster and John Ford. "The Duchess of Malfi" and "The White Devil" delve into the roles of women and the corrupting influences of power, sex, and politics in the Italian court, featuring unforgettable anti-heroines. John Ford's "The Broken Heart" examines the consequences of emotional repression, while his masterpiece, "'Tis Pity She's a Whore," boldly tackles themes of incest and forbidden desire in a striking reimagining of Romeo and Juliet. Edited by Jane Kingsley-Smith from the earliest quartos, this edition provides invaluable editorial material, including explanatory glosses and a new introduction discussing the playwrights' exploration of societal issues. This is an essential sourcebook for understanding drama of the Jacobean and Caroline eras. This collection features: * The Duchess of Malfi * The White Devil * The Broken Heart * 'Tis Pity She's a Whore Key details: * Author: John Webster, John Ford * Editor: Jane Kingsley-Smith * Book cover type: Paperback * Language: English * Publication Year: 2014 * ISBN: 9780141392233 Product Summary: John Webster and John Ford revenge tragedy plays, paperback edition, English language, published 2014 by Penguin Books Ltd, ISBN 9780141392233, featuring 'The Duchess of Malfi', 'The White Devil', 'The Broken Heart', and ''Tis Pity She's a Whore'.
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Explore the dark and ambiguous world of revenge tragedy with this collection of four seminal plays by John Webster and John Ford. "The Duchess of Malfi" and "The White Devil" delve into the roles of women and the corrupting influences of power, sex, and politics in the Italian court, featuring unforgettable anti-heroines. John Ford's "The Broken Heart" examines the consequences of emotional repression, while his masterpiece, "'Tis Pity She's a Whore," boldly tackles themes of incest and forbidden desire in a striking reimagining of Romeo and Juliet. Edited by Jane Kingsley-Smith from the earliest quartos, this edition provides invaluable editorial material, including explanatory glosses and a new introduction discussing the playwrights' exploration of societal issues. This is an essential sourcebook for understanding drama of the Jacobean and Caroline eras. This collection features: * The Duchess of Malfi * The White Devil * The Broken Heart * 'Tis Pity She's a Whore Key details: * Author: John Webster, John Ford * Editor: Jane Kingsley-Smith * Book cover type: Paperback * Language: English * Publication Year: 2014 * ISBN: 9780141392233 Product Summary: John Webster and John Ford revenge tragedy plays, paperback edition, English language, published 2014 by Penguin Books Ltd, ISBN 9780141392233, featuring 'The Duchess of Malfi', 'The White Devil', 'The Broken Heart', and ''Tis Pity She's a Whore'.
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Color | white |
Brand | Penguin Books Ltd |
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