The Contention Between Liberality and Prodigality, 1602 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A lively 17th‑century morality play about wealth, virtue, and the costs of indulgence. This edition presents a vivid clash between liberality and prodigality, featuring spirited dialogue, courtroom-like scenes, and allegorical figures who debate how best to live well in a changing world.

Through dramatic voices and accessible language, the work explores how fortune, service, and honor intersect with moral choices. The piece uses humor and tension to examine money, generosity, and restraint, offering readers a window into early modern debates about virtue and vice.

• Engaging theatrical scenes with memorable personifications such as Liberality, Prodigalitie, and Money


• Thoughtful reflections on virtue, wealth, and the use of power in public and private life


• Historical language presented clearly for modern readers, with dramatic pacing and imagery


• A compact, library-friendly edition suitable for study or leisure reading

Ideal for readers of classic morality plays and early modern literature seeking moral inquiry wrapped in lively drama.

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