The White Devil by John Webster

The White Devil

John Webster

166 pages first pub 1612 (editions)

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"Woman to man is either a god or a wolf" John Webster's first independent play, The White Devil, originally performed in 1612, centres on the beautiful Vittoria Corombona and her lover, Duke Brachiano, whose passionate, adulterous affair unleashes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 205 reviews

Moods

tense 100%
dark 75%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.38

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