The White Devil | Author Biography
Although some details of John Webster’s life are sketchy, some research reveals that Webster was born in London sometime after 1578. He was the son of a coach maker, also named John Webster. It is likely Webster attended the Merchant Taylor’s school. Some scholars believe that the John Webster who entered the Middle Temple for legal training in 1598 is the same John Webster who wrote The White Devil, although the evidence is largely circumstantial.
In May, 1602, a group of writers, including Webster, were paid for a play. This marks Webster’s entry into the...
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