Webster, John 1580?-1625
Overview
| Works: | 757 works in 3,255 publications in 7 languages and 60,303 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Criticism, interpretation, etc Tragedies (Drama) History |
| Subject Headings: | Dramatists, English--Early modern |
| Roles: | Author, Lyricist, Other, Performer, Dubious author, Bibliographic antecedent |
| Classifications: | PR3184, 822.3 |
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Most widely held works about
John Webster
- John Webster : the critical heritage by Don D Moore( )
- John Webster, Renaissance dramatist by David Coleman( )
- A study of John Webster by Peter B Murray( Book )
- John Webster & the Elizabethan drama by Rupert Brooke( Book )
- Between worlds : a study of the plays of John Webster by Dena Goldberg( )
- John Webster; a critical study by Clifford Leech( Book )
- The tragic satire of John Webster by Travis Bogard( Book )
- The art of John Webster by Ralph Berry( Book )
- Jacobean dramatic perspectives by Arthur C Kirsch( Book )
- Webster, the critical heritage by Don D Moore( Book )
- John Webster; the periods of his work as determined by his relations to the drama of his day by Elmer Edgar Stoll( Book )
- John Webster, citizen and dramatist by M. C Bradbrook( Book )
- John Webster by Ian Scott-Kilvert( Book )
- John Webster by Margaret Loftus Ranald( Book )
- Woman and gender in Renaissance tragedy : a study of King Lear, Othello, the Duchess of Malfi, and the white devil by Dympna Callaghan( Book )
- Skull beneath the skin : the achievement of John Webster by Charles R Forker( Book )
- The world's perspective : John Webster and the Jacobean drama by Lee Bliss( Book )
- John Webster and his critics, 1617-1964 by Don D Moore( Book )
- Tragedy and tragicomedy in the plays of John Webster by Jacqueline Pearson( Book )
- John Webster: [proceedings of the Second York Symposium held at Langwith College, University of York, 11 to 13 April, 1969] by York Symposium( Book )
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Most widely held works by
John Webster
The Duchess of Malfi by
John Webster(
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429 editions published between 1623 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 8,291 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
More widely studied and more frequently performed than ever before, John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi is here presented in an accessible and thoroughly up-to-date edition. Based on the Revels Plays text, the notes have been augmented to cast further light both on Webster's amazing dialogue and on the stage action. An entirely new introduction sets the tragedy in the context of pre-Civil War England and gives a revealing view of its imagery and dramatic action. From its well-documented early performances to the two productions seen in the West End of London in the 1995-96 season, a stage history gives an account of the play in performance. Students, actors, directors and theatre-goers will all find here a reappraisal of Webster's artistry in the greatest age of English theatre, which highlights why it has lived on stage with renewed force in the last decades of the twentieth century
429 editions published between 1623 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 8,291 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
More widely studied and more frequently performed than ever before, John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi is here presented in an accessible and thoroughly up-to-date edition. Based on the Revels Plays text, the notes have been augmented to cast further light both on Webster's amazing dialogue and on the stage action. An entirely new introduction sets the tragedy in the context of pre-Civil War England and gives a revealing view of its imagery and dramatic action. From its well-documented early performances to the two productions seen in the West End of London in the 1995-96 season, a stage history gives an account of the play in performance. Students, actors, directors and theatre-goers will all find here a reappraisal of Webster's artistry in the greatest age of English theatre, which highlights why it has lived on stage with renewed force in the last decades of the twentieth century
The white devil by
John Webster(
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189 editions published between 1612 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 3,905 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tragedy in five acts by John Webster, performed and published as The White Divel in 1612. The play is based on actual events that occurred in Italy during the 1580s. The drama follows the love affair between the Duke of Brachiano and Vittoria Corombona, two of the play's many unscrupulous characters
189 editions published between 1612 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 3,905 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tragedy in five acts by John Webster, performed and published as The White Divel in 1612. The play is based on actual events that occurred in Italy during the 1580s. The drama follows the love affair between the Duke of Brachiano and Vittoria Corombona, two of the play's many unscrupulous characters
Webster and Tourneur by
John Webster(
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66 editions published between 1888 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
66 editions published between 1888 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sir Thomas Overbury his wife : with additions of new characters and many other witty conceits never before printed by
Thomas Overbury(
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40 editions published between 1622 and 1981 in English and held by 857 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
40 editions published between 1622 and 1981 in English and held by 857 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The devil's law-case by
John Webster(
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32 editions published between 1623 and 2007 in English and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
32 editions published between 1623 and 2007 in English and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Appius and Virginia : a tragedy by
John Webster(
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40 editions published between 1654 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 782 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. (marc) 13494060. (stc) Wing W1215. (stc) Woodward and McManaway 1278. (vid) 99754. (DLPS) A65360.0001.001. http://name.umdl.umich.edu/A65360.0001.001. http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html. This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. Searching, reading, printing, or downloading EEBO-TCP texts is reserved for the authorized users of these project partner institutions. Permission must be granted for subsequent distribution, in print or electronically, of this text, in whole or in part. Please contact project staff at eebotcp-info@umich.edu for further information or permissions
40 editions published between 1654 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 782 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. (marc) 13494060. (stc) Wing W1215. (stc) Woodward and McManaway 1278. (vid) 99754. (DLPS) A65360.0001.001. http://name.umdl.umich.edu/A65360.0001.001. http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html. This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. Searching, reading, printing, or downloading EEBO-TCP texts is reserved for the authorized users of these project partner institutions. Permission must be granted for subsequent distribution, in print or electronically, of this text, in whole or in part. Please contact project staff at eebotcp-info@umich.edu for further information or permissions
Elizabethan and Stuart plays by
Charles Read Baskervill(
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2 editions published between 1934 and 1962 in English and held by 770 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1934 and 1962 in English and held by 770 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Elizabethan drama by
William Shakespeare(
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3 editions published between 1910 and 1919 in English and held by 763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although a two-volume work on Elizabethan-era drama, only the first volume is included in this Anthology as it directly relates to Shakespeare and Marlowe. Marlowe's "Edward the Second" is the first piece, followed by four of Shakespeare's greatest works to provide a basis for comparison
3 editions published between 1910 and 1919 in English and held by 763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although a two-volume work on Elizabethan-era drama, only the first volume is included in this Anthology as it directly relates to Shakespeare and Marlowe. Marlowe's "Edward the Second" is the first piece, followed by four of Shakespeare's greatest works to provide a basis for comparison
The complete works of John Webster by
John Webster(
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21 editions published between 1927 and 1967 in English and Multiple languages and held by 656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published between 1927 and 1967 in English and Multiple languages and held by 656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Dutchesse of Malfy : a tragedy : as it was acted by His late Majesties servants at Black Fryars with great applause, thirty
years since, and now acted by His Highnesse the Duke of York's servants by
John Webster(
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18 editions published between 1640 and 2017 in English and held by 619 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1640 and 2017 in English and held by 619 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The best Elizabethan plays by
William Roscoe Thayer(
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11 editions published between 1890 and 1901 in English and held by 598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume contains some of the finest plays of the Elizabethan era, including Christopher Marlowe's The Jew of Malta. Reading Marlowe's work alongside that of his most prominent contemporaries offers a worthwhile opportunity to compare and contrast. The Elizabethan era was a thrilling, fertile period of creative production when plays were one of the most common forms of entertainment. Unfortunately, most of the these plays have been lost, but this volume contains some of the finest examples to have survived. Read Marlowe, then hold his work up to that of other dramatists like Ben Johnson, John Webster and William Shakespeare
11 editions published between 1890 and 1901 in English and held by 598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume contains some of the finest plays of the Elizabethan era, including Christopher Marlowe's The Jew of Malta. Reading Marlowe's work alongside that of his most prominent contemporaries offers a worthwhile opportunity to compare and contrast. The Elizabethan era was a thrilling, fertile period of creative production when plays were one of the most common forms of entertainment. Unfortunately, most of the these plays have been lost, but this volume contains some of the finest examples to have survived. Read Marlowe, then hold his work up to that of other dramatists like Ben Johnson, John Webster and William Shakespeare
Complete works by
John Webster(
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9 editions published between 1927 and 1966 in English and Undetermined and held by 474 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1927 and 1966 in English and Undetermined and held by 474 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The white devil ; The Duchess of Malfi ; The devil's law-case ; A cure for a cuckold by
John Webster(
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21 editions published between 1996 and 2009 in English and held by 465 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume offers John Webster's two great Jacobean tragedies, The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi, together with his brilliant tragicomedy, The Devil's Law-Case, and the comedy written with William Rowley, A Cure for a Cuckold. Webster is a radically and creatively experimental dramatist. His tragedies deploy shifting dramatic perspectives which counteract and challenge conventional moral judgements, while the predominantly gentler tone of his comedies and tragicomedies responds inventively to contemporary changes in dramatic taste and fashion. All four plays display the provocative intelligence of a profoundly original playwright. Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University of York, the texts of the plays have been newly edited and are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation. In addition, there is detailed annotation, a glossary, and a critical introduction which traces Webster's artistic development, defends him against charges of over-indulgence in violence, and explores his sophisticated staging and scenic forms
21 editions published between 1996 and 2009 in English and held by 465 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume offers John Webster's two great Jacobean tragedies, The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi, together with his brilliant tragicomedy, The Devil's Law-Case, and the comedy written with William Rowley, A Cure for a Cuckold. Webster is a radically and creatively experimental dramatist. His tragedies deploy shifting dramatic perspectives which counteract and challenge conventional moral judgements, while the predominantly gentler tone of his comedies and tragicomedies responds inventively to contemporary changes in dramatic taste and fashion. All four plays display the provocative intelligence of a profoundly original playwright. Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University of York, the texts of the plays have been newly edited and are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation. In addition, there is detailed annotation, a glossary, and a critical introduction which traces Webster's artistic development, defends him against charges of over-indulgence in violence, and explores his sophisticated staging and scenic forms
The famous history of Sir Thomas Wyat : with the coronation of Queen Mary, and the coming in of King Philip by
Thomas Dekker(
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26 editions published between 1607 and 1953 in English and held by 426 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Probably derived from the two parts of the lost play "Lady Jane", by Dekker, Thomas Heywood, John Webster, Henry Chettle, and Wentworth Smith. Partly in verse. The first word of the title is xylographic. Printer's name from STC. Signatures: A-G4 (-G4). Running title reads: The famous historie of Sir Thomas Wyat. Reproduction of the original in the British Library. (marc) 99841018. (stc) STC (2nd ed.) 6537. (stc) Greg, I, 256(a). (vid) 5575. (DLPS) A20096.0001.001. http://name.umdl.umich.edu/A20096.0001.001. http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html. This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. Searching, reading, printing, or downloading EEBO-TCP texts is reserved for the authorized users of these project partner institutions. Permission must be granted for subsequent distribution, in print or electronically, of this text, in whole or in part. Please contact project staff at eebotcp-info@umich.edu for further information or permissions. Wyatt, Thomas, -- Sir, -- 1521?-1554 -- Drama. Webster, John, 1580?-1625?. Grey, Jane, -- Lady, -- 1537-1554 -- Drama
26 editions published between 1607 and 1953 in English and held by 426 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Probably derived from the two parts of the lost play "Lady Jane", by Dekker, Thomas Heywood, John Webster, Henry Chettle, and Wentworth Smith. Partly in verse. The first word of the title is xylographic. Printer's name from STC. Signatures: A-G4 (-G4). Running title reads: The famous historie of Sir Thomas Wyat. Reproduction of the original in the British Library. (marc) 99841018. (stc) STC (2nd ed.) 6537. (stc) Greg, I, 256(a). (vid) 5575. (DLPS) A20096.0001.001. http://name.umdl.umich.edu/A20096.0001.001. http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html. This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. Searching, reading, printing, or downloading EEBO-TCP texts is reserved for the authorized users of these project partner institutions. Permission must be granted for subsequent distribution, in print or electronically, of this text, in whole or in part. Please contact project staff at eebotcp-info@umich.edu for further information or permissions. Wyatt, Thomas, -- Sir, -- 1521?-1554 -- Drama. Webster, John, 1580?-1625?. Grey, Jane, -- Lady, -- 1537-1554 -- Drama
The selected plays of John Webster by
John Webster(
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10 editions published between 1983 and 2008 in English and held by 389 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1983 and 2008 in English and held by 389 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Thracian wonder : a comical history as it hath been several times acted with great applause by
John Webster(
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23 editions published between 1661 and 1964 in English and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First ed. Cf. BM. It is improbable that either Webster or Rowley wrote any of this play, despite the ascription on the t.p. Cf. DNB. Advertisement on p. [60]. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. (marc) 12295175. (stc) Wing T1078A. (stc) Wise, T.J. Ashley Lib. VII, 203. (vid) 59005. (DLPS) A62477.0001.001. http://name.umdl.umich.edu/A62477.0001.001. http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html. This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. Searching, reading, printing, or downloading EEBO-TCP texts is reserved for the authorized users of these project partner institutions. Permission must be granted for subsequent distribution, in print or electronically, of this text, in whole or in part. Please contact project staff at eebotcp-info@umich.edu for further information or permissions. Rowley, William, 1585?-1642?
23 editions published between 1661 and 1964 in English and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First ed. Cf. BM. It is improbable that either Webster or Rowley wrote any of this play, despite the ascription on the t.p. Cf. DNB. Advertisement on p. [60]. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. (marc) 12295175. (stc) Wing T1078A. (stc) Wise, T.J. Ashley Lib. VII, 203. (vid) 59005. (DLPS) A62477.0001.001. http://name.umdl.umich.edu/A62477.0001.001. http://quod.lib.umich.edu/t/text/accesspolicy.html. This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. Searching, reading, printing, or downloading EEBO-TCP texts is reserved for the authorized users of these project partner institutions. Permission must be granted for subsequent distribution, in print or electronically, of this text, in whole or in part. Please contact project staff at eebotcp-info@umich.edu for further information or permissions. Rowley, William, 1585?-1642?
The dramatic works of John Webster by
John Webster(
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10 editions published between 1857 and 2010 in English and held by 337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1857 and 2010 in English and held by 337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Dutchesse of Malfey : a tragedy, as it is now acted at the Dukes Theater by
John Webster(
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17 editions published between 1640 and 1984 in English and held by 328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 1640 and 1984 in English and held by 328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Westward hoe by
Thomas Dekker(
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28 editions published between 1607 and 1996 in English and held by 328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
28 editions published between 1607 and 1996 in English and held by 328 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Appius and Virginia : acted at the Dukes theater under the name of The Roman virgin, or, Unjust judge : a tragedy by
John Webster(
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10 editions published between 1679 and 1983 in English and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1679 and 1983 in English and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616
- Dekker, Thomas approximately 1572-1632 Other Author
- Ford, John 1586-approximately 1640
- Moore, Don D. Author Editor
- Beaumont, Francis 1584-1616 Other Author
- Jonson, Ben 1573?-1637
- Fletcher, John 1579-1625 Other Author
- Brown, John Russell Other Author Editor
- Lucas, F. L. (Frank Laurence) 1894-1967 Other Author of introduction Editor
- Tourneur, Cyril 1575?-1626 Other Author
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Accoramboni, Vittoria, American drama (Tragedy) Beaumont, Francis, Brothers and sisters Characters and characteristics Character sketches Claudius, Appius Criticism and interpretation Drama Dramatists, English--Early modern--Biography Duchess of Malfi (Webster, John) England England--London English drama English drama (Tragedy) English drama--Early modern and Elizabethan English literature English literature--Early modern European drama--Renaissance Fletcher, John, Ford, John, Gender identity in literature Giovanna,--d'Aragona, Duchess, consort of Ascanio Colonna, Duke of Tagliacozzo, Grey, Jane,--Lady, Guarini, Battista, Hazlitt, William, Historical drama, American Italy Jonson, Ben, Literature and society Married women Marston, John, Middleton, Thomas, Nobility Renaissance Retribution Revenge Satire, English Sex role in literature Shakespeare, William, Theater Tourneur, Cyril, Tragedy Tragicomedy Virginia, daughter of Virginius (Legendary character) Webster, John, White devil (Webster, John) Women and literature Women in literature Wyatt, Thomas,
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Con Uebster
Ioannes Webster
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John Webster Brits toneelschrijver (1578-1634)
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John Webster englischer Dramatiker
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Webster, Johann
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