The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster

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By Amy Alvarez Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Coming-Of-Age
Webster, John, 1580?-1625? Webster, John, 1580?-1625?
English
"The Duchess of Malfi" by John Webster is a Jacobean revenge tragedy written in 1612–1613. When a widowed duchess secretly marries her steward Antonio against her brothers' wishes, she sets in motion a devastating chain of events. Her twin brother Ferdinand and the Cardinal, desperate to control her and protect their inheritance, employ the malcont...
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nightmarish tragedy of vengeance, madness, and murder that destroys them all. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Mary Carter
5 months ago

I was skeptical at first, but the material builds progressively without overwhelming the reader. This sets a high standard for similar books.

Deborah Baker
2 months ago

It’s rare that I write reviews, but the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. I will be reading more from this author.

Linda Roberts
2 months ago

This was recommended to me by a colleague and the content encourages further exploration of the subject. Time very well spent.

Sandra Flores
2 months ago

Believe the hype, the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. A true masterpiece of its kind.

Deborah Campbell
5 months ago

After hearing about this multiple times, the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. It exceeded all my expectations.

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