A 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.

Thomas Middleton, Edward J. Esche

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