Three Plays (Penguin Classics) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Three Plays (Penguin Classics) Book

The plays of Jacobean dramatist John Webster are masterpieces of early seventeenth-century English theatre. ‘The White Devil’ depicts a dark, sinister world of duplicity, intrigue and murderous infidelity, while ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ tells the macabre story of a woman who marries beneath herself and sets in motion a terrible cycle of violence. Unlike these revenge tragedies, ‘The Devil’s Law-Case’ asserts social order in a plot filled with twists of fate. Written at a time when the court of King James was rife with instability and corruption, Webster’s disturbing plays reflect this abuse of power and are known for their horrific vision of humanity – yet they are also some of the most rich, sophisticated dramas ever composed.Read More

from£N/A | RRP: £10.99
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £N/A
  • Penguin

    Webster is no longer seen as a macabre sensationalist but a great dramatist and poet, possessed of a deep and rich tragic vision. The turmoil, both spiritual and social, of the seventeenth century and its resultant pessimism are clearly visible in the brutal world of Webster's plays.

  • Blackwell

    Includes the plays The White Devil, The Duchess of Malfi, and The Devil's Law-Case. The plays of Jacobean dramatist John Webster are masterpieces of early seventeenth-century English theatre. The White Devil depicts a dark, sinister world...

  • 0140430814
  • 9780140430813
  • John Webster
  • Penguin Classics
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 464
  • Reprint
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.