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Orient BlackSwan Drama Classics is a series that fulfils the long-felt need of Indian students and teachers for a comprehensive Indian edition of drama classics in English. Edited and annotated with scholarly expertise and meticulous care by eminent scholars and specialists in the field, each edition provides a rich understanding and appreciation of the play in easily comprehensible language. The following are the chief features of this edition of The Duchess of Malfl: The General Introduction provides the cultural, historical, philosophical, literary and social background for the drama of the period. The Introduction to the Play discusses the sources, the plot, the imagery and the characters of the play. It also includes a brief biography of the playwright with his vision of life and a stage history of the play. Detailed annotations are provided at the bottom of each page to facilitate referencing. Suggestions for Further Reading helps students acquire a wide understanding of the play Topics for Discussion in iii ales classroom aim analysis and study