Publisher's Synopsis
The Usurer Or, The Departed Not Defunct: A Comedy In Five Acts is a play written by John Radcliffe Robins. The story revolves around the character of Sir John Flowerdale, a wealthy and miserly usurer who is disliked by all those around him. Despite his wealth, he is unhappy and unfulfilled, leading him to seek out the services of a medium who promises to help him communicate with his deceased wife. However, things do not go as planned, and Sir John finds himself haunted by the ghosts of his past, including his former business partner and his wife's lover. As the play unfolds, Sir John must confront his past mistakes and try to make amends before it's too late. The play is a satirical commentary on the greed and materialism of society, and the consequences of valuing wealth over human relationships. With its witty dialogue and engaging characters, The Usurer Or, The Departed Not Defunct is a timeless classic that continues to entertain audiences to this day.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.
