{"product_id":"the-duchess-of-malfi-9781474295673","title":"The Duchess of Malfi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of Webster's macabre masterpiece is accompanied by insightful commentary notes and a detailed introductory analysis of the play written by Karen Britland, making this the perfect edition for students. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs well as the complete text of the play, this revised New Mermaid edition includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A detailed plot summary and annotations throughout the text\u003cbr\u003e- An annotated bibliography and suggestions for further reading\u003cbr\u003e- A comprehensive introduction exploring the historical and literary contexts\u003cbr\u003e- An analysis of the play in performance including recent productions inspired by the #MeToo movement as well as contemporary adaptations such as Allan Palileo's \u003ci\u003eAng Dukesa ng Malfi\u003c\/i\u003e (set in the Philippines) and Debo Oluwatuminu's \u003ci\u003eIyalode of Eti\u003c\/i\u003e (set in pre-colonial Yorubaland). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWebster's heroine stands out as one of the most compelling female characters on the early modern stage and, along with its exploration of familial bonds, ensures the play is as relevant today as when it was written.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Britland\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Early Modern English Literature at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Her research interests include early modern drama, the Stuart court, and women's writing. She has edited plays by Elizabeth Cary, John Marston, and James Shirley, and was an associate editor for the \u003ci\u003eCambridge Complete Works of Ben Jonson\u003c\/i\u003e edition between 2000 and 2012.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Methuen Drama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51199322980626,"sku":"9781474295673","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ba20b2b8-2ec4-47bc-83d6-50ab691302a9.jpg?v=1754899160","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-duchess-of-malfi-9781474295673","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}