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“When I go to hell, I mean to carry a bribe: for look you, good gifts evermore make way for the worst persons.”

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John Webster
John Webster

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'. more

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