The Devil's Law Case, or When Women Go to Law, the Devil Is Full of Business: A New Tragicomedy (1897)

By John Webster

Book Overview

The Devil's Law Case, Or When Women Go To Law, The Devil Is Full Of Business: A New Tragicomedy is a play written by John Webster in 1897. The play explores the themes of law, morality, and gender roles in society. The story follows a group of women who have been wronged by men and seek justice through the legal system. However, their pursuit of justice attracts the attention of the devil, who sees an opportunity to exploit their situation for his own gain. The play is a mix of tragedy and comedy, with moments of dark humor and social commentary. Overall, The Devil's Law Case is a thought-provoking and entertaining play that challenges traditional notions of justice and gender roles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054874050X
• ISBN13: 9780548740507
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"