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Critical Edition of Thomas Middleton''s the Witch

English · Paperback / Softback

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Published in 1993: The first modern scholarly edition of the author's play, not published until 1778. Sebastian reclaims his betrothed from Antonio; the Duchess avenges herself on the Duke for making her drink from her father; and Abberzanes and Francesca have an illicite affair. The witches are credible forces of evil.

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1. Rationale for editing The Witch  2. A short life of Thomas Middleton  3. The manuscript  4. The Reed-Steevens editorship controversy  5. Date  6. Sources  7. Witchcraft in the Renaissance popular imagination  8. The play  9. Principles of this edition

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Thomas Middleton, Edward J. Esche

Summary

Published in 1993: The first modern scholarly edition of the author's  play, not published until 1778. Sebastian reclaims his betrothed from Antonio; the Duchess avenges herself on the Duke for making her drink from her father; and Abberzanes and Francesca have an illicite affair. The witches are credible forces of evil.

Product details

Authors Edward J. Esche, Thomas Middleton
Assisted by Edward J Esche (Editor), Edward J. Esche (Editor)
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd.
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 31.12.2020
 
EAN 9780367184049
ISBN 978-0-367-18404-9
No. of pages 328
Series Routledge Revivals
Subjects Fiction > Narrative literature
Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies

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