{"product_id":"the-white-devil-john-webster","title":"The White Devil (John Webster)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdultery, intrigue, murder, revenge: the densely-packed plot of \u003ci\u003eThe White Devil\u003c\/i\u003e touches on topics that are representative of the atmosphere of Jacobean tragedy. Part tragedy, part satire of a corrupt political world, the play explores the relations of the powerful to the disempowered; the opportunities and constraints of women trying to survive in a male-dominated society; the complex distribution of social hierarchy by birth, wealth, gender, race; and the way the skills licensed by the theatre itself - including disguise and both the performance and interpretation of character - become crucial survival skills, in a world of hidden motives and concealed intentions. Now comprehensively re-edited, with an introduction that addresses issues of performance, cultural and historical context, and interpretation, exploring the dark energy that has impelled audiences and scholars to return to this play again and again across four centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArden Early Modern Drama editions offer the best in contemporary scholarship, providing a wealth of helpful and incisive commentary and guiding the reader to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the play. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition provides: \u003cbr\u003e A clear and authoritative text\u003cbr\u003e Detailed on-page commentary notes \u003cbr\u003e A comprehensive, illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural and performance contexts\u003cbr\u003e A bibliography of references and further reading \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eARDEN EARLY MODERN DRAMA \u003cbr\u003eGeneral Editors: Suzanne Gossett, John Jowett and Gordon McMullan \u003cbr\u003eVisit the Arden website at www.ardenshakespeare.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAutorenportrait\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJohn Webster\u003c\/b\u003e was born in \u003ci\u003ec.\u003c\/i\u003e 1580 to  a London coachmaker, and appears to have studied law at the Middle  Temple. Although he is recorded as the author of several other works,  including a history play, \u003ci\u003eLady Jane\u003c\/i\u003e, his only surviving works are \u003ci\u003eWestward Ho!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNorthward Ho!\u003c\/i\u003e (1604-05), written in collaboration with Thomas Dekker, the comedy\u003ci\u003e The Devil's Law Case\u003c\/i\u003e (1620), and two tragic masterpieces, \u003ci\u003eThe White Devil\u003c\/i\u003e (1612) and \u003ci\u003eThe Duchess of Malfi \u003c\/i\u003e(1614).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWeitere Angaben\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBuch (Paperback), Englisch, 376 Seiten\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66162332860765,"sku":"K070570283","price":19.1,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8915\/0045\/files\/7057028300001A.jpg?v=1791584972","url":"https:\/\/weltbild.ch\/products\/the-white-devil-john-webster","provider":"Weltbild.ch Bücher \u0026 Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}