Duchess of Malfi

\n \nThe Duchess of Malfi is one of the major tragedies of the \nearly modern period and remains popular in the theatre as well as in \nthe classroom. The story of the Duchess's secret marriage and the cruel \nrevenge of her brothers has fascinated and appalled audiences for \ncenturies. \n \nThis new Arden edition offers readers a comprehensive, illustrated \nintroduction to the play's historical, critical and performance \nhistory. The text is modernised and edited to the highest scholarly \nstandards, with textual notes and commentary notes on the same page for \nease of reference. \n \nThis is the lead title in the launch of The Arden Early Modern \nDrama Series, a series which offers all the depth and quality of \nthinking long associated with the Arden. The edition will be valued by \nstudents, teachers and theatre professionals.\n