The Art of John Webster
| Author | : Ralph Berry |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 170 |
| Release | : 2016-01-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317311287 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317311280 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (280 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Art of John Webster written by Ralph Berry and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of John Webster, first published in 1972, is a study of the three extant plays of Webster known to be solely his work. These plays are seen as attempts to achieve in literature the effects of the baroque, a term which related Webster to the larger developments of European art. Their content is analysed in terms of a consistent opposition between evil and the law. The book seeks to re-establish a base for the claims that must be made for Webster as a serious artist. This title will be of interest to students of literature and drama.
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