The Tragedy of The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster, published in 1959 as part of the Folger Library General Reader's Edition by Washington Square Press. This vintage paperback features editorial work by Louis B. Wright and Virginia A. LaMar, providing a readable text of the classic Jacobean drama. The edition includes an introductory essay, explanatory notes, and illustrations from contemporary sources to assist the modern reader. A notable piece of mid-century publishing history, this volume captures the sensationalism and dark melodrama of Webster's celebrated play.