Critical Edition of Thomas Middleton''s the Witch

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.

List of contents

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

About the author

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