The Duchess of Malfi

The Duchess of Malfi is a play written by John Webster in the early 17th century. It is a tragic story that revolves around the Duchess, who defies her brothers' wishes and marries her steward, Antonio. Her brothers, who are angered by her decision, plot against her and eventually have her killed. The play explores themes of power, corruption, and betrayal, and is known for its graphic violence and intense emotional scenes. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with the Duchess being a strong and independent woman who challenges the patriarchal society she lives in. The play is considered a masterpiece of Jacobean drama and has been adapted into various forms of media, including opera and film.ANTONIO. 'Tis great pity He should be thus neglected: I have heard He 's very valiant. This foul melancholy Will poison all his goodness; for, I 'll tell you, If too immoderate sleep be truly said.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.