The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster

The Duchess of Malfi

John Webster

216 pages • first pub 1614 (editions)

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This fully re-edited, modernised play text is accompanied by insightful commentary notes, while its lively introduction provides an essential contextual grounding in the court scandals, anti-Catholic sentiment and Senecan drama that formed a backd...

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Community Reviews

3.54
based on 2,379 reviews

Moods

dark: 88%

tense: 55%

emotional: 43%

challenging: 36%

sad: 36%

funny: 22%

reflective: 18%

mysterious: 17%

adventurous: 16%

inspiring: 2%

lighthearted: 2%

hopeful: 1%

informative: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

39% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
22% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

39% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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