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The White Devil (Edition1)
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The White Devil
"The White Devil" by John Webster is a complex tragedy that delves into themes of power, corruption, and revenge, set against the backdrop of Italian nobility. The play opens with Count Lodovico being banished for his crimes, setting the stage for a series of events driven by change and betrayal. Central to the plot is the illicit affair between Duke Brachiano and Vittoria Corombona, which leads to the murder of Brachiano's wife, Isabella, through a poisoned portrait. Vittoria is put on trial for her alleged involvement in the murder, where she faces a biased court eager to condemn her. The trial scene is a highlight, showcasing Webster's critique of the judicial system and societal hypocrisy. Flamineo, Vittoria's brother, plays a pivotal role as a manipulative and morally ambiguous character, facilitating the affair and subsequent murders. The play's intricate narrative weaves through various subplots, including the political machinations of Francisco de Medicis and Cardinal Monticelso, who seek to exploit the scandal for their gain. As the story unfolds, the characters' fates are sealed by their own treacherous actions, culminating in a series of violent deaths that underscore the play's dark themes. Webster's use of rich, poetic language and his ability to create complex, flawed characters make "The White Devil" a compelling exploration of the destructive nature of unchecked change and desire. The play remains a powerful commentary on the moral decay of society and the inevitable downfall that follows.
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The Duchess of Malfi
John Webster was a later contemporary of Shakespeare, and The Duchess of Malfi, Webster¿s best known play, is considered among the best of the period. It appears to have been first performed in 1612¿13 at the Blackfriars before moving on to the larger and more famous Globe Theatre, and was later published in 1623.The play is loosely based on a real Duchess of Amalfi, a widow who marries beneath her station. On learning of this, her brothers become enraged and vow their revenge. Soon the intrigue, deceit, and murders begin. Marked by the period¿s love of spectacular violence, each character exacts his revenge, and in turn suffers vengeance at the hands of others. Coming after Shakespeare¿s equally sanguine Hamlet and Kyd¿s The Spanish Tragedy, Webster¿s The Duchess of Malfi brings to a close the era of the great Senecan tragedies of blood and revenge. As the Jacobean period progressed, the spectacle became more violent and dark, reflecting the public¿s growing dissatisfaction with the corruption of King James¿ court.
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The Duchess of Malfi
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The White Devil
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The Duchess of Malfi
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The White Devil
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Webster & Tourneur
Webster & Tourneur - The White Devil, The Duchess of Malfi, The Atheist'sTragedy, The Revenger's Tragedy is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition .Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
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The Duchess of Malfi & The White Devil
2 BBC Radio 4 full-cast productionsA BBC radio full-cast drama collection of John Webster's twin masterpieces, plus two documentaries examining their importance and enduring popularityOne of the great Jacobean playwrights and a contemporary of William Shakespeare, John Webster is best known for his classic revenge tragedies based on real events in Renaissance Italy, The Duchess of Malfi and The White Devil. Both are included here, along with two insightful programmes putting the plays in their historical context, and probing the life of their mysterious author - a shadowy character about whom very little is known.The Duchess of Malfi - When the young, widowed Duchess dares to defy her brothers and marry again, the corrupt duo begin a chilling campaign to destroy her... Intercut with the music of Jimi Hendrix and Laura Marling, this visceral production moves from gentle romanticism to darkest cruelty. Introduced by Professor Emma Smith from Hertford College, Oxford, and starring Pippa Nixon as the Duchess of Malfi.The White Devil - Set in a murky 1950s underworld of shifting alliances, betrayals and sudden violence, this radical reinterpretation of Webster's bloodthirsty tragedy tells the story of Brachiano, who falls violently in love with the married Vittoria Corombona. Desperate to possess her, he arranges the murder of her husband and his wife - but in doing so, he makes a deadly enemy... Shaun Dingwall stars as Brachiano, with Anna Maxwell Martin as Vittoria.Role Play - Michael Billington talks to acclaimed actresses Eleanor Bron and Juliet Stevenson about The Duchess of Malfi and its relevance today, and discuss their experiences playing the lead role.The Skull Beneath the Skin - Elizabethan scholar and biographer Muriel Bradbrook delves into Webster's life and plays, exploring how his childhood and family background informed his writing.Cast and creditsWritten by John WebsterThe Duchess of MalfiThe Duchess of Malfi - Pippa NixonBosola - Shaun DooleyAntonio - Sandy GriersonFerdinand - Alexander CobbCardinal - Jonathan KeebleDelio/Pilgrim - Kevin HarveyCariola/Julia - Jenny PlattSilvio/Pilgrim - Rupert HillDoctor - Lloyd HutchinsonAbridged and adapted by Pauline Harris and Emma SmithDirected by Pauline HarrisOriginal songs arranged and composed by Jules Maxwell and sung by Shaun Dooley and Jules MaxwellIntroduction by Professor Emma Smith from Hertford College, OxfordFirst broadcast BBC Radio 3, 11 July 2021The White DevilFlamineo - Patrick KennedyVittoria - Anna Maxwell MartinBrachiano - Shaun DingwallFrancisco - Peter WightMonticelso - Sean BakerLudovico - Harry MyersIsabella - Christine KavanaghGasparo - David SeddonCamillo - Sam DaleCornelia - Frances de la TourMarcello - Michael ShelfordGiovanni - Lloyd ThomasHortensio - Tony BellZanche - Pippa Bennett WarnerDr Julio - Jude AkuwudikeAdapted and directed by Marc BeebyFirst broadcast BBC Radio 3, 15 August 2010Role PlayPresented by Michael BillingtonWith Eleanor Bron and Juliet StevensonProduced by Fiona McLeanFirst broadcast BBC Radio 3, 16 July 1997The Skull Beneath the SkinPresented by Muriel BradbrookFirst broadcast BBC Radio 3, 29 October 1980©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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The White Devil
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The Duchess of Malfi
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The Duchess of Malfi
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