The White Devil (New Mermaids)

Webster, Revd Prof. John

ISBN 10: 0713681373 / ISBN 13: 9780713681376

Published by Methuen Drama, 2008

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Synopsis:

"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.

About the Author:

Christina Luckyj, is Professor of English at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada, and the author of several works on early modern drama.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The White Devil (New Mermaids)
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Used; Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition