Publisher's Synopsis
The Usurer Or, The Departed Not Defunct: A Comedy In Five Acts is a play written by John Radcliffe Robins. The play follows the story of a wealthy usurer named Simon Stockjobber, who is feared and hated by everyone in his community. Simon's daughter, Lucy, is in love with a young man named Charles, but Simon disapproves of their relationship and wants Lucy to marry a wealthy but unscrupulous man named Sir Gregory. As the plot unfolds, Simon dies suddenly, and his ghost returns to haunt the living. The ghost is determined to make amends for his past misdeeds and help Lucy and Charles be together. Meanwhile, Sir Gregory is plotting to gain control of Simon's fortune and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goal. The play is a witty and satirical commentary on the greed and corruption of the wealthy, as well as a commentary on the power of love and the human desire for redemption. The characters are well-drawn and the dialogue is sharp and engaging, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking read.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.
