Publisher's Synopsis
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 Yellowhammer. Sir Godfrey is a Puritan who is against the extravagant lifestyle of the widow, while Master Yellowhammer is a wealthy merchant who wants to marry her for her money.The play explores themes of love, greed, and religion, as the characters navigate their way through the complexities of their relationships. The plot takes several twists and turns, with each character revealing their true intentions and desires. The Puritan or The Widow of Watling Street is a satirical play that pokes fun at the hypocrisy of the Puritans and the greed of the wealthy.The play was first performed in 1607 and was well-received by audiences at the time. It has since been revived several times and is considered one of Middleton's most popular works. The Puritan or The Widow of Watling Street is a classic example of Jacobean drama and is still studied and performed today.MOLL Not marry? Forswear marriage? Why, all women know 'tis as honourable a thing as to lie with a man, and I, to spite my sister's vow the more, have entertained a suitor already, a fine gallant knight of the last feather. He says he will coach me too, and well appoint me, allow me money to dice withal, and many such pleasing protestations he sticks upon my lips.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.
