No Wit No Help Like A Woman's

By Thomas Middleton

Book Overview

No Wit No Help Like A Woman's is a play written by Thomas Middleton, an English playwright and poet, in the early 17th century. The play is a comedy that explores themes of love, marriage, and gender roles in society. The plot revolves around a young man named Tim, who is in love with a wealthy widow named Lady Goldenfleece. However, Lady Goldenfleece is being courted by several other suitors, including a wealthy merchant and a French nobleman. Tim enlists the help of his sister, Rachel, to win Lady Goldenfleece's heart. Rachel uses her wit and charm to help Tim win over Lady Goldenfleece, but also finds herself falling in love with the French nobleman. The play is known for its strong female characters and its commentary on the role of women in society. No Wit No Help Like A Woman's is a classic example of Jacobean drama and remains a popular play in modern times.WEATHERWISE Marry, sir, I'll give it out abroad that I have lain with the widow myself, as 'tis the fashion of many a gallant to disgrace his new mistress when he cannot have his will of her, and lie with her name in every tavern, though he ne'er came within a yard of her person; so I, being a gentleman, may say as much in that kind as a gallant: I am as free by my father's copy.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: 116267623X
• ISBN13: 9781162676234
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"