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Three Plays: The White Devil; The Duchess of Malfi; The Devil's Law-Case (Penguin English library) by John Webster; David C. Gunby is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Three Plays: The White Devil; The Duchess of Malfi; The Devil's Law-Case (Penguin English library) about?
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.
Who reads Three Plays: The White Devil; The Duchess of Malfi; The Devil's Law-Case (Penguin English library)?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- John Webster; David C. Gunby
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Published
- 1972
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780140430813
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities
- Rating
- 4.11 / 5 (48 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14