John Webster
Born: 12-31-1579
John Webster was an English playwright and contemporary of Shakespeare, best known for his dark, complex tragedies such as "The Duchess of Malfi" and "The White Devil." Active during the early 17th century, his works are celebrated for their intricate characters and exploration of themes like corruption and revenge. Webster's influence extends beyond his era, contributing significantly to the canon of English Renaissance drama.
Book summaries for books written by John Webster
Quotes
Whether we fall by ambition, blood, or lust, like diamonds we are cut with our own dust.
I am Duchess of Malfi still.
I account this world a tedious theatre, for I do play a part in’t 'gainst my will.
I do not think so, I am sure of it. Love mixed with fear is sweetest.
Ambition, madam, is a great man’s madness.
I would have you lead your fortune by the hand unto your marriage-bed.
Whether the spirit of greatness or of woman reign most in her, I know not.
Cover her face; mine eyes dazzle. She died young.
I do account this world but a dog-kennel.
We are merely the stars’ tennis-balls, struck and bandied which way please them.
I am a kind of burr, I shall stick.
This foul melancholy will poison all his goodness.