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Dramatist

John Webster, born in 1580 in England, was a renowned dramatist of the 17th century. His works are characterized by their deep tragic tone and complex psychological portrayals, with notable plays such as 'The White Devil' and 'The Duchess of Malfi'.

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Famous John Webster Quotes

“A politician is the devil's quilted anvil; He fashions all sins on him, and the blows are never heard.”

Political Politics Sin Heard Fashion Politician Devil Blow Anvils

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“Sorrow is held the eldest child of sin.”

Children Sin Sorrow Eldest Eldest Child

Book:The Works of John Webster: Now First Collected

Source: The Works of John Webster: Now First Collected

“Are you grown an atheist? Will you turn your body, Which is the goodly palace of the soul, To the soul's slaughter-house? Oh, the curse' d devil, Which doth present us with all other sins Thrice-candied o'er.”

Soul Body Turns House Sin Devil Atheist Your Body Curse Palaces Slaughter Thrice

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“Oh, yes, thy sins Do run before thee to fetch fire from hell, To light thee thither.”

Light Running Sin Hell Fire Thee Fetch

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“Do you not weep? Other sins only speak; murder shrieks out. The element of water moistens the earth, But blood flies upwards and bedews the heavens.”

Earth Speak Heaven Water Sin Blood Elements Murder

Book:The Duchess of Malfi: John Webster

Source: The Duchess of Malfi: John Webster

About the Author

Born: 1580
Died: 1634
Known for: Dramatist
Quotes: 81

Books & Sources

The Duchess of MalfiRelated source material

The White DevilRelated source material

The Duchess of Malfi: John WebsterRelated source material

The Works of John Webster: With Some Account of the Author, and NotesRelated source material

Animal Welfare: Limping Towards EdenRelated source material

Four Revenge Tragedies: The Spanish Tragedy, The Revenger's Tragedy, 'Tis Pity She's A Whore and The White DevilRelated source material

The Works of John Webster: Now First CollectedRelated source material

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