Statements (229)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Diana_Rigg
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:opera gptkb:film multiple adaptations in different languages |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:John_Webster
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| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Play_by_John_Webster
The Duchess of Malfi (play) by John Webster |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Bosola
gptkb:Cardinal gptkb:The_Cardinal gptkb:Ferdinand gptkb:Julia gptkb:Duchess_of_Malfi gptkb:Antonio Cariola Delio The Duchess's children |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Duchess's independence
Antonio's loyalty Bosola's moral conflict Ferdinand's madness |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Francesco_Cavalli
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Duchess vs. her brothers
Duchess vs. societal norms |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
well-received considered a classic Studied in literature courses. Regarded as a classic. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
performed worldwide
influenced modern theatre influenced modern literature translated into multiple languages studied in universities studied in literature courses analyzed in academic papers inspired visual art adapted into various media Referenced in popular culture. adapted into modern settings performed in universities influenced feminist readings Influenced the portrayal of women in literature. Analyzed for its moral questions. significant in opera repertoire Adapted into various art forms. Analyzed in feminist literature. Considered a commentary on marriage. Considered a reflection of societal norms. Discussed in relation to power dynamics. Discussed in the context of gender roles. Examined for its themes of revenge. Examined for its tragic elements. Examined in psychoanalytic criticism. Explored for its existential themes. Explored in academic essays. Influenced later playwrights. Interpreted through historical context. Interpreted through various critical lenses. Studied for its complex characters. Studied for its use of symbolism. Considered a significant work in English literature. featured in theater festivals |
| gptkbp:debut_year |
1613
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Michael_Grandage
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
its themes of love and betrayal
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| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Theatre_Royal,_Bath
|
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Teatro_San_Giovanni_Grisostomo
1613 1614 |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:earthquake
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:football_club
gptkb:political_intrigue Jacobean era gender roles |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Duchess of Malfi
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| gptkbp:influence |
Jacobean drama
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| gptkbp:influenced |
modern operas
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Baroque music
|
| gptkbp:influences |
Jacobean drama
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired various adaptations
inspired various literary works |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Italian
English |
| gptkbp:librettist |
gptkb:Giovanni_Battista_Marino
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:The_Duchess
gptkb:Bosola gptkb:Duchess gptkb:Ferdinand gptkb:Duchess_of_Malfi gptkb:Antonio |
| gptkbp:notable_artists |
gptkb:Juan_Diego_Flórez
gptkb:Giorgio_Strehler gptkb:Erin_Morley gptkb:Thomas_Hampson gptkb:Michael_Spyres gptkb:Bryan_Hymel gptkb:Jesse_Blumberg gptkb:David_Portillo gptkb:Anna_Netrebko gptkb:Diana_Damrau gptkb:Joyce_Di_Donato gptkb:Luca_Pisaroni gptkb:Giovanni_Antonini gptkb:Francesco_Demuro gptkb:Alessandro_di_Marchi gptkb:Nicholas_Phan gptkb:Peter_Mattei gptkb:Alessandro_Corbelli gptkb:Dmitry_Korchak gptkb:Angela_Gheorghiu gptkb:Renée_Fleming gptkb:Ying_Fang gptkb:Eric_Owens gptkb:Sondra_Radvanovsky gptkb:Nadine_Sierra gptkb:Katherine_Jenkins gptkb:Plácido_Domingo gptkb:Ildar_Abdrazakov gptkb:Thomas_Allen gptkb:Matthew_Rose gptkb:Sofia_Fomina gptkb:Lise_Davidsen gptkb:Ailyn_Pérez gptkb:David_Daniels gptkb:Luca_Salsi gptkb:Simon_Keenlyside gptkb:Andrew_Foster-Williams gptkb:John_Relyea gptkb:Andrei_Bondarenko gptkb:Kyle_Ketelsen gptkb:Giorgio_Berrugi gptkb:Mariusz_Kwiecień gptkb:Matthew_Polenzani gptkb:J’_Nai_Bridges gptkb:Iain_Paterson gptkb:Francesco_Piemontesi |
| gptkbp:notable_conductors |
gptkb:Riccardo_Muti
gptkb:Claudio_Abbado gptkb:Zubin_Mehta |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:John_Webster
|
| gptkbp:notable_production |
Royal Opera House production
Glyndebourne production Teatro alla Scala production La Monnaie production |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ I am Duchess of Malfi still.”
“ I will not die.” “ The law to him is like a foul black cobweb.” “ I am the Duchess of Malfi still.” “ I would have thee to be a better man.” “ We are merely the stars' tennis-balls.” |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
multiple recordings available
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| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:Lamento_della_Duchessa
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| gptkbp:official_language |
English
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| gptkbp:performance |
frequently performed
adapted for radio performed in festivals adapted for television revived frequently performed frequently in theaters Adapted for modern audiences. Frequently performed. performed in major theatres |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
various opera houses worldwide
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| gptkbp:plot |
Bosola's betrayal.
Ferdinand's obsession with the Duchess. The Cardinal's manipulation. The Duchess secretly marries Antonio. The Duchess's children. The Duchess's tragic downfall. The exploration of social hierarchy. The moral ambiguity of characters. The theme of madness. The use of dark humor. Bosola's betrayal Duchess secretly marries Antonio Duchess's tragic fate Ferdinand's obsession with the Duchess |
| gptkbp:premiere |
1641
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| gptkbp:published_by |
1623
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:2014
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Italy
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| gptkbp:style |
dark and violent
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the blood
the wax figures the marriage ring the madman the Duchess's ring the cardinal's power the waxen portrait |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:class
gptkb:historical_event gptkb:revenge gptkb:superhero class struggle female empowerment feminine agency feminine strength power and corruption |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:philosopher gptkb:historical_event gptkb:betrayal gptkb:loyalty gptkb:moral_ambiguity gptkb:revenge gptkb:Order gptkb:military_operation gptkb:superhero gptkb:cemetery love the absurd class struggle isolation social criticism suffering family loyalty ambition the supernatural moral decay the grotesque psychological complexity the anti-hero the tragic hero |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:John_Webster
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