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"Woman to man is either a god or a wolf" John Webster's first independent play, The White Devil, originally performed in 1612, centres on the beautiful Vittoria Corombona and her lover, Duke Brachiano, whose passionate, adulterous affair unleashes the powerful revenge of their enemies. While clearly guilty of lust and murder, these unsavoury characters become startlingly heroic under pressure, challenging both conventional moral judgments and oppressive social forces. This revised student edition contains a lengthy new Introduction with background on the author, date and sources, theme, critical interpretation and stage history. The Introduction discusses Webster's radical experimentation with tragic modes, his interest in the heroic potential of women, and evaluates the handling of both in recent stage productions.
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Christina Luckyj, is Professor of English at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada, and the author of several works on early modern drama.
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I purchased this book as a gift for a friend for whom the subject matter greatly interested him. He told me, when prompted, that he gave the book 5 Stars and throughly enjoyed it. It would be a welcome addition to his collection.
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Hence this review is 3rd party or hearsay. Not having read this book myself and thus cannot give a personal review. Sorry.
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a good one to get for studying as it's cheap and has study notes. a bit old and drab though.
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If you like Shakespeare, you'll love Webster, a brilliant tale of murder, betrayal and debauchery. The story is extremely interesting even for those who aren't familiar with Jacobean literature. His quotes are amazing and come handy in everyday use and the plot is pretty easy to follow!
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