Plutus

By Aristophanes and William Charles Green

Book Overview

Plutus is a play written by the renowned English author Henry Fielding. The play is a comedic satire that revolves around the character of Plutus, the Greek god of wealth, who has been blinded by Zeus. In the play, Chremylus, a poor man, seeks to restore Plutus' sight in order to gain wealth and prosperity. The play is filled with witty dialogue, humorous situations, and a commentary on the corrupting influence of wealth. Fielding's writing style is known for its sharp wit and social commentary, and Plutus is no exception. The play was first performed in 1746 and remains a classic example of Fielding's work.Poverty. Be assured I will absolutely destroy you, ye wicked wretches, who have dared conceive such an insufferable and audacious attempt; an attempt, which no one, at any time, either god or man, hath ventured on: wherefore you may both conclude yourselves already destroyed.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: 1419141848
• ISBN13: 9781419141843
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.1"