William Haughton's Englishmen For My Money, Or A Woman Will Have Her Will (1917)

By William Haughton, Walter Wilson Greg, W.W. Greg

Book Overview

William Haughton's Englishmen For My Money, Or A Woman Will Have Her Will is a play that was originally written in the late 16th century. This book, published in 1917 by Albert Croll Baugh, is a modernized version of the play that has been adapted for contemporary audiences. The story revolves around a wealthy widow named Mistress Flowerdale who is courted by three suitors - a merchant, a soldier, and a courtier. However, she is not interested in any of them and instead sets her sights on a young man named Tim, who is in love with her niece. The play is a comedy of errors as the suitors try to win over Mistress Flowerdale's affections, and Tim tries to win over his love's heart. The book includes an introduction by the editor, providing historical context and background information on the play and its author. It also includes footnotes to explain any archaic language or references that may be unfamiliar to modern readers. Overall, William Haughton's Englishmen For My Money, Or A Woman Will Have Her Will is a humorous and entertaining play that provides a glimpse into the social norms and customs of Elizabethan England.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164062727
• ISBN13: 9781164062721
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"