The Witch of Edmonton by Thomas Dekker
On 19 April 1621, a woman named Elizabeth Sawyer was hanged at Tyburn. Her story was on the bookstalls within days and within weeks was adapted for the stage as The Witch of Edmonton. The devil stalks Edmonton in the shape of a large black dog and, just as Elizabeth Sawyer makes her demonic pact, the newlywed Frank Thorney enters into his own dark bargain in the shape of a second, bigamous marriage. Torn between sympathy for Sawyer and Thorney and a clear-eyed assessment of their crimes, the play was the finest and most nuanced treatment of witchcraft that the stage would see for centuries. Lucy Munro's introduction provides students and scholars with a detailed understanding of this complex play.
Shelby Richardson is Assistant Professor of English at the University of New Orleans.
| SKU | CIN1554814162G |
| ISBN 13 | 9781554814169 |
| ISBN 10 | 1554814162 |
| Title | The Witch of Edmonton |
| Author | Thomas Dekker |
| Condition | Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Broadview Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2021-12-20 |
| Number of pages | 162 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
