Philip Massinger The Duke Of Milan; A New Way To Pay Old Debts; The Great Duke Of Florence; The Maid Of Honor; The City Madam (1887)

Philip Massinger: The Duke Of Milan; A New Way To Pay Old Debts; The Great Duke Of Florence; The Maid Of Honor; The City Madam (1887) is a collection of five plays written by the English playwright, Philip Massinger. The first play, The Duke of Milan, is a tragicomedy set in Italy and follows the story of a Duke who is overthrown by his own brother. The second play, A New Way To Pay Old Debts, is a comedy set in England and follows the story of a wealthy man who seeks revenge on those who have wronged him in the past. The third play, The Great Duke of Florence, is a tragedy set in Florence and follows the story of a Duke who is betrayed by his own son. The fourth play, The Maid of Honor, is a tragicomedy set in Spain and follows the story of a woman who is torn between two lovers. The fifth and final play, The City Madam, is a comedy set in London and follows the story of a wealthy widow who tries to control the lives of her children. Overall, this collection of plays showcases Massinger's skill in writing both tragedy and comedy, as well as his ability to create complex characters and intricate plotlines.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.