Publisher's Synopsis
The Fair Maid of the Exchange is a play written by Thomas Heywood and published in 1846. It is a comedic and tragicomedy story that follows the fortunes of a young woman named Gertrude, who is known as the ""Fair Maid"" due to her beauty. Gertrude is caught between two suitors, a wealthy merchant and a poor sailor. The play follows her adventures as she tries to navigate the complicated world of love and money in a bustling exchange. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a group of sailors, a cunning lawyer, and a bumbling servant. The play is set both on land and at sea, providing a varied and exciting backdrop for the story. The Fair Maid of the Exchange is a classic example of Elizabethan drama, filled with witty dialogue, engaging characters, and unexpected plot twists.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.
