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John Webster was an English dramatist, born in London around 1580. He is best known for his tragedies The White Devil and The Duchess of Malfi. His plays are characterized by their dark and violent themes, and their complex and morally ambiguous characters. Webster's work has been praised for its poetic language and its psychological insight. He died in London around 1632.
Here are some additional details about Webster's life and work:
* He was born into a middle-class family.
* He received a classical education.
* He began writing plays in the early 1600s.
* He collaborated with other playwrights, including Thomas Dekker and Thomas Middleton.
* He wrote a total of six plays.
* His plays were popular during his lifetime, but they fell out of favor after his death.
* His work was rediscovered in the 19th century, and he is now considered one of the most important English dramatists of the Jacobean era.
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