The duchess of Malfi

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'The Duchess of Malfi' is a popular choice as a set text, despite (or perhaps because of) the violence and horror of its later scenes. Generally considered to be the masterpiece of Jacobean playwri...

'The Duchess of Malfi' is a popular choice as a set text, despite (or perhaps because of) the violence and horror of its later scenes. Generally considered to be the masterpiece of Jacobean playwright John Webster, it was first produced in around 1613. It's a macabre tragedy, based on actual events, and tends to be either loved or hated by critics - while consistently captivating audiences across the centuries.

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