The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster

The Duchess of Malfi

John Webster

448 pages • first pub 1614 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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"Neill's edit of the play is very well done. ... If there's a more knowledgeable or erudite unraveling of the play, I haven't seen it." --Steve Sohmer, ComitatusThis Norton Critical Edition of John Webster's 1612-13 tragedy offers a newly edited a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,875 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
tense 55%
emotional 45%
challenging 38%
sad 37%
funny 22%
reflective 18%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 39%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 38% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.54

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