The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster

The Duchess of Malfi

John Webster with Brian Gibbons

192 pages • first pub 1614 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark medium-paced

Description

The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster - The Duchess of Malfi (originally published as The Tragedy of the Dutchesse of Malfy) is a macabre, tragic play written by the English dramatist John Webster in 1612-13. It was first performed privately at the...

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Moods

dark 88%
tense 51%
emotional 42%
challenging 41%
sad 41%
funny 22%
reflective 22%
adventurous 17%
mysterious 16%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 37%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 24% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 39% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.51

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