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Money is a satirical play written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first performed in 1840. The play is a commentary on the obsession with wealth and status in Victorian society, and follows the story of a wealthy banker, Sir John Vesey, and his family as they navigate the social and financial pressures of their time.The play is set in London, and opens with Sir John Vesey's daughter, Clara, being courted by two suitors: the wealthy but shallow Captain Dudley Smooth, and the penniless but honest Alfred Evelyn. Sir John, who is desperate to maintain his family's social standing, encourages Clara to choose Captain Smooth, despite her feelings for Alfred.As the play progresses, the characters' true motivations and desires are revealed, and the consequences of their actions become increasingly dire. Sir John's financial schemes begin to unravel, and his family is forced to confront the harsh realities of their obsession with money and status.Money is a biting satire that exposes the hypocrisy and greed of Victorian society, and remains relevant today as a commentary on the enduring power of wealth and class in modern society.1840. For we are all human, he has, in one instance, and but one, suffered his judgment to be misled by too great a regard for Money! This time of this play is London 1840.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.