The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster

The Duchess of Malfi

John Webster

134 pages • first pub 1614 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

More widely studied and more frequently performed than ever before, John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi is here presented in an accessible and thoroughly up-to-date edition.Based on the Revels Plays text, the notes have been augmented to cast furt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
tense 52%
sad 47%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
informative 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 36%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.57

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