A Trick To Catch The Old One - Thomas Middleton - Bog

""A Trick To Catch The Old One"" is a play written by Thomas Middleton in the early 17th century. The play revolves around the character of a young man named Witgood who devises a plan to trick his miserly uncle, Sir Giles Overreach, out of his wealth. The play is a satire on greed and corruption in society, and explores themes of deception, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. The plot is filled with twists and turns, as Witgood and his accomplices attempt to outsmart Sir Giles and his associates. The play is considered one of Middleton's most successful works, and is noted for its clever dialogue, intricate plot, and memorable characters. It is a classic example of English Renaissance drama, and remains popular among modern audiences for its timeless themes and engaging storyline.My Adversary Evermore Twits Me With My Nephew, Forsooth, My Nephew; Why May Not A Virtuous Uncle Have A Dissolute Nephew? What Though He Be A Brotheller, A Wastethrift, A Common Surfeiter, And, To Conclude, A Beggar; Must Sin In Him Call Up Shame In Me? Since We Have No Part In Their Follies, Why Should We Have Part In Their Infamies? For My Strict Hand Toward His Mortgage, That I Deny Not, I Confess I Had An Uncle's Pen'worth.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.