The Duchess of Malfi A Level Edition - John Webster, Monica Kendall

Ferdinand forbids his widowed sister to marry again.  When he discovers that she is not only married but had a child he is driven mad with fury.  The Duchess of Malfi is a study in strong characters, dark deeds and dreadful revenge. This edition includes close textual analysis, notes on different interpretations, interviews with actors and directors and a selection of critical scenes.