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The Puritan or The Widow of Watling Street is a play written by Thomas Middleton in the early 17th century. The play is set in London and revolves around the story of a wealthy widow named Mistress Frances Harebrain who is courted by two men, Sir Godfrey Firebrand and Master... Read Full Overview

The Puritan or The Widow of Watling Street is a play written by Thomas Middleton, first performed in 1607. The play is set in London during the reign of James I and follows the story of a Puritan named Zeal-of-the-Land Busy and his attempts to reform the city's morals. Busy's... Read Full Overview

""The Puritan or The Widow of Watling Street"" is a play written by Thomas Middleton in the early 17th century. The play revolves around the character of Zeal-of-the-Land Busy, a Puritan who is determined to rid London of all immoral activities. Busy's attempts to enforce his... Read Full Overview