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The Duchess of Malfi (originally published as The Tragedy of the Dutchesse of Malfy) is a Jacobean revenge tragedy written by English dramatist John Webster in 1612–1613. It was first performed privately at the Blackfriars Theatre, then later to a larger audience at The Globe, in 1613–1614.
It begins in the palace of the Duchess, a young widow and the ruler of the Italian town of Amalfi. Her steward, Antonio, has just returned from a visit to the French court, and Bosola, a murderer and former employee of her brother, the Cardinal, has just returned from his punishment.
The Duchess of Malfi, five-act tragedy by English dramatist John Webster. It was first performed in 1613/14 and published in 1623. It uses the conventions of the Elizabethan and Jacobean revenge tragedy to tell the story of a spirited duchess and her love for her trustworthy steward Antonio that ends in carnage.
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Learn about the story of John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi, a revenge tragedy full of dark humour. Find out how the Duchess falls in love, marries in secret, and faces her brothers' wrath, and see photos and videos of Maria Aberg's production.
Feb 7, 2013 · A classic tragedy of revenge and passion set in the Italian Renaissance. Read the full text of the play, with an introduction, footnotes, and a cast of characters.
LitCharts offers comprehensive and concise summaries, analysis, and quizzes for John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi, a Jacobean tragedy based on a true story. Learn about the plot, themes, characters, symbols, and literary devices of this play.
Feb 16, 2024 · A play by John Webster about a widowed duchess who secretly marries and has children, angering her brothers. They plot to kill her and her family, but the duchess's lover and a servant try to stop them.
