THE WHITE DEVIL

Title :  THE WHITE DEVIL

ISBN : 9788199285583

Year : 2025

No.of.Pages : 144

Author :  JOHN WEBSTER

Binding : Paperback

Publisher : NATIONAL ACADEMIC PRESS 

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Description : 

“The White Devil” by John Webster unravels a tale of ambition, deceit, and revenge within the world of nobility and political intrigue. The story follows Vittoria Corombona, a woman caught in a web of forbidden love and societal hypocrisy. When her affair with the Duke of Brachiano is exposed, it leads to murder, scandal, and a tragic downfall that exposes the moral corruption beneath the surface of power and privilege.

Webster’s writing combines lyrical language with haunting imagery and a deep understanding of human flaws. Through complex characters and a grim yet poetic tone, the play delves into themes of justice, gender, and the duality of virtue and vice — symbolized by the “white devil” herself.

This edition by Shanti Books, Chennai, presents the classic text with clarity and elegance, making it accessible to both students of English literature and lovers of timeless theatre.