003 - Act 2

from Duchess of Malfi · host John Webster

John Websters gripping Jacobean tragedy unveils the dark underbelly of the Italian court. The virtuous Duchess of Malfi, a young widow, dares to marry her devoted steward Antonio in secret, only to face relentless persecution from her power-hungry brothers the dangerously obsessive Ferdinand, who spirals into madness, and the corrupt Cardinal. In a tale woven with themes of ambition, betrayal, and the struggle for agency, the Duchesss fate hangs in the balance. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

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