Description: William Haughton's Englishmen For My Money: Or A Woman Will Have Her Will (1917) is a play that explores the themes of love, money, and power in Elizabethan England. The story revolves around a wealthy widow named Mistress Flowerdale, who is courted by three Englishmen: Sir Lionel Freevill, Sir Thomas Long, and Master Galliard. Each man tries to win her affection and her fortune, but Mistress Flowerdale is determined to have her own way and chooses the man who can satisfy her desires. The play is a witty and entertaining look at the social mores of the time and the power dynamics between men and women. Haughton's writing is sharp and humorous, and the characters are well-drawn and memorable. Englishmen For My Money is a classic example of Elizabethan drama and a must-read for anyone interested in the literature and culture of the period.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.
