The white devil /
Adultery, intrigue, murder, revenge. The densely-packed plot of The White Devil touches on topics that are representative of the atmosphere of Jacobean tragedy. Part tragedy, part satire of a corrupt political world, the play explores the relations of the powerful to the disempowered, the opportunit...
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| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Arden Shakespeare,
2019.
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| Series: | Arden early modern drama.
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| Summary: | Adultery, intrigue, murder, revenge. The densely-packed plot of The White Devil touches on topics that are representative of the atmosphere of Jacobean tragedy. Part tragedy, part satire of a corrupt political world, the play explores the relations of the powerful to the disempowered, the opportunities and constraints of women trying to survive in a male-dominated society, the complex distribution of social hierarchy by birth, wealth, gender and race and the way the skills licensed by the theater itself, including disguise and both the performance and interpretation of character, become crucial survival skills, in a world of hidden motives and concealed intentions. Now comprehensively reedited, with an introduction that addresses issues of performance, cultural and historical context and interpretation, exploring the dark energy that has impelled audiences and scholars to return to this play again and again across four centuries. Arden Early Modern Drama editions offer the best in contemporary scholarship, providing a wealth of helpful and incisive commentary and guiding the reader to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the play. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 356 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-346) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781408130032 1408130033 9781904271741 190427174X |