The Duchess Of Malfi

Edited by Gibbons, Brian; By (author) Webster, John
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A major revision of this classic revenge tragedy. The comprehensive introduction covers recent developments in criticism and key theatre productions, as well as relating the play to other early modern tragedies. The edition gives students and teachers a reliable, annotated text and a stimulating overview of the play''s context, critical perspectives and an exploration of its stage history. An invaluable resource for study and performance.
Table of contents
Introduction Abbreviations Further Reading THE DUCHESS OF MALFI
Biographical note
Brian Gibbons is a distinguished scholar and editor of Shakespeare and other early modern dramatists. He is the author of many critical studies and a General Editor of the New Mermaids and the New Cambridge Shakespeare series.
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A completely new introduction brings this best-selling edition up-to-date for students and teachers
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New Mermaids is a series of over 50 modernized and fully annotated classic plays, with an active programme of new editions. New Mermaids are edited and updated by experienced teachers who are internationally recognized as authorities in their field. They are ideal for, and accessible to, actors, theatre-goers and students and are printed in a clear, easy-to-use format, with annotations below the text and a comprehensive introduction. General Editors: William C. Carroll, Boston University, USA and Tiffany Stern, The Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, UK.
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The play is at the core of school and college syllabus
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A consistent best-seller from the much admired New Mermaids series
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A completely new introduction brings this best-selling text right up-to-date