num_pages: 307
description: 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 Aberzanes and Francesca have an illicit affair. The witches are credible forces of evil.
language: English
title: A Critical Edition of Thomas Middleton's The Witch
titlecomplete: A Critical Edition of Thomas Middleton's The Witch
characters: Duchess of Ravenna, Duke of Ravenna, Hellwain, Hecate (mythology), Puckle, Amoretta, the Duchess' woman, Almachildes, a fantastical gentleman, Florida, a courtesan, Gaspero, servant to Antonio, Sebastian, contracted to Isabella, Hermio, servant to Antonio, Aberzanes, a gentleman neither honest, wise nor valiant, Lord Governor, Malkin, a spirit like a cat, Hoppo, a witch, Isabella, niece to the Lord Governor, Antonio, husband to Isabella, Francisca, Antonio's sister, Stadlin, a witch, Fernando, his friend
genres: Magic, Plays, Theatre, Fiction, Witches, British Literature, Drama, 17th Century, Classics, Witchcraft
ratings_count: 134
places: Ravenna
publisher: Garland Publishing, Inc.