Cambridge University Press The Works of John Webster: Volume 1, The White Devil; The Duchess of Malfi: An Old-Spelling Critical Edition (v. 1)

This is the first of two volumes to appear in The Cambridge Edition of the Works of John Webster, beginning with the plays The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi. While both of these plays are available in modernized versions, the Cambridge edition incorporates the most recent editorial scholarship, including valuable information on Webster's biography, new critical methods, and textual theory. The edition also presents previously unpublished material, such as a fragment of an otherwise lost play and a hitherto unknown poem, in addition to a brief biography of Webster, a history of the Webster canon, and each play's reception history. The following volume will include the other plays as well as the poems and prose. Review '… immense browsability' Anthony Burgess, The Observer'… an indispensable and indeed path-breaking guide.' The L.A. Times'… conceptually generous … on overall points Cambridge wins. Its breadth of vision is the chief reason.' The Guardian'The editors provide careful and comprehensive notes to each of the texts as well as separate literary, textual, and theatrical introductions to each of the plays. the volume is an indispensable addition to Webster scholarship.' Studies in English Literature'This is an extremely satisfying edition. Essentially a reference book, it will promote both scholarly and theatrical engagement with these other Webster plays.' Sixteenth Century Journal Book Description This is the first volume to appear in the Cambridge edition of the works of John Webster.