Fulgens and Lucres (1920)

Fulgens and Lucres is a play written by Henry Medwall, originally published in 1920. The play is set in ancient Rome and tells the story of Fulgens, a wealthy and successful merchant, and his wife Lucres, who is unhappy in her marriage and seeks the attention of other men. The plot revolves around the various schemes and deceptions that take place as Lucres tries to find a way out of her unhappy marriage. Along the way, the play explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal, and features a cast of colorful characters, including a wily servant, a conniving priest, and a group of bumbling soldiers. Despite its historical setting, Fulgens and Lucres is a timeless tale that continues to captivate audiences with its wit, humor, and engaging storyline.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.