The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster

The Duchess of Malfi

John Webster

134 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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Community Reviews Summary of 1,106 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
tense 51%
sad 42%
emotional 40%
challenging 39%
funny 23%
reflective 22%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 38%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 24% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 39% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.51

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