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The duchess of malfi by john webster introductory note of john websters life almost nothing is known. The duchess of malfis macabre horror story has fascinated audiences and readers for centuries. The book of the duchess, also known as the deth of blaunche, is the earliest of chaucers major poems, preceded only by his short poem, an abc, and possibly by his translation of the romaunt of the rose. In the original quarto edition of the play 1623, there was a scene break at. The theme of love and male authority in the duchess of malfi. Probably the most important thing to know about the duchess when you begin reading this play is her very special snowflake social position.
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