Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • English playwright (1580-1625): John Webster was an English Jacobean dramatist best known for his tragedies, particularly The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The works of John Webster are central to the study of Jacobean tragedy.
  • John Webster is often compared to his contemporary, William Shakespeare.

Advanced Usage

• "Websterian" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or atmosphere of John Webster's plays, often involving dark themes, revenge, and moral corruption.
  • The film's grim plot and cynical characters had a distinctly Websterian tone.

Variants and Related Words

• Websterian (adj): Pertaining to the style or works of John Webster.

Synonyms

• Dramatist: A writer of plays.
• Playwright: A person who writes plays.
• Jacobean tragedian: A writer of tragedies from the period of King James I of England.

Related Phrases

• "The White Devil": A famous tragedy by John Webster, first performed in 1612.
• "The Duchess of Malfi": A renowned tragedy by John Webster, first performed circa 1613.

Noun

1. English playwright (1580-1625)