A New Way To Pay Old Debts by Philip Massinger
A Comedy
This play is a Jacobean era drama that centers on the themes of vengeance, social justice, and the corrupting power of greed. The story follows the downfall of a villainous usurer who exploits the debts of the nobility to gain power and wealth. The protagonist, a gentleman who has been wronged by the usurer, ingeniously devises a plan to expose and defeat him, ultimately restoring the fortunes and honor of those who have suffered under the usurer's schemes. Through a series of clever manipulations and the assistance of allies, the play culminates in a satisfying resolution where virtue is rewarded, and vice is punished, reflecting the moral expectations of the time.
The 7216th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1633
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 128
- Original Language
- English
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