The Works of Philip Massinger: Containing a New Way to Pay Old Debts; The Great Duke of Florence; The Unnatural Combat; The Bashful Lover

The Works of Philip Massinger is a collection of four plays written by the English playwright Philip Massinger. The plays included in this book are A New Way to Pay Old Debts, The Great Duke of Florence, The Unnatural Combat, and The Bashful Lover. A New Way to Pay Old Debts is a classic play about a man named Sir Giles Overreach, who is determined to collect on old debts owed to him. The play explores themes of power, greed, and corruption.The Great Duke of Florence is a historical play set in 16th century Italy. It tells the story of a Duke who is determined to protect his city from invasion, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness.The Unnatural Combat is a tragic play about a brother and sister who fall in love with each other. The play explores themes of forbidden love, jealousy, and betrayal.The Bashful Lover is a comedic play about a man who is too shy to confess his love for a woman. The play explores themes of love, friendship, and the importance of communication.Overall, The Works of Philip Massinger is a collection of plays that explores a wide range of themes and emotions, from greed and corruption to love and friendship. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classic English literature and drama.Volume The Third.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.