The Art of John Webster
Download or Read eBook The Art of John Webster PDF written by Ralph Berry and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Ralph Berry |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 203 |
Release | : 2016-01-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317311294 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317311299 |
Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Art of John Webster by : Ralph Berry
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.