Wit Without Money; A Comedy by John Fletcher

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Author Fletcher, John, 1579-1625
Title Wit Without Money; A Comedy
The Works of Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher
Note Generally regarded as Fletcher's unaided composition.
Note Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary "Wit Without Money" by John Fletcher is a comedy likely written in the early 17th century, during the English Renaissance. The play revolves around the character Valentine, a gentleman who has squandered his inheritance and refuses to take financial responsibility, leading to humorous situations as he interacts with his family and companions. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Valentine through a conversation between his Uncle and a Merchant, expressing concern about his reckless lifestyle and his neglect of property and personal affairs. Valentine is portrayed as a witty and carefree yet stubborn individual, who seemingly takes pride in living without caring about material wealth. He is confronted by his tenants, who plead for support, and exhibits a disdain for traditional social and financial obligations. The opening sets up a backdrop of financial struggle, contrasting Valetine's playful philosophy on life with the more serious concerns of his family and friends, emphasizing themes of wealth, folly, and the pursuit of love amidst social expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject English drama -- 17th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 13425
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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