The Works of John Webster: An Old-Spelling Critical Edition: Volume 1 The White Devil; The Duchess of Malfi

Webster, John/ Gunby, David C. (Editor)/ Carnegie, David (Editor)/ Hammond, Antony (Editor)/ Delvecchio, Doreen (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0521033322 / ISBN 13: 9780521033329

Published by Cambridge Univ Pr, 2007

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709 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.50 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Works of John Webster: An Old-Spelling Critical Edition: Volume 1 The White Devil; The Duchess of Malfi
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521033322
• ISBN 13: 9780521033329
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

This is the first volume to appear in the Cambridge edition of the works of John Webster.

Review

'... immense browsability' Anthony Burgess, The Observer

'... an indispensable and indeed path-breaking guide.' The L.A. Times

'... conceptually generous ... on overall points Cambridge wins. Its breadth of vision is the chief reason.' The Guardian

'The editors provide careful and comprehensive notes to each of the texts as well as separate literary, textual, and theatrical introductions to each of the plays. the volume is an indispensable addition to Webster scholarship.' Studies in English Literature

'This is an extremely satisfying edition. Essentially a reference book, it will promote both scholarly and theatrical engagement with these other Webster plays.' Sixteenth Century Journal