The Honest Whore V1

The Honest Whore V1 is a play written by Thomas Middleton, first performed in the early 17th century. The play is set in Italy and follows the story of a woman named Bellafront who is forced into prostitution after her family falls into financial ruin. In her new life, she meets and falls in love with a young man named Hippolito, who is unaware of her profession. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption as Bellafront struggles to escape her past and find a way to be with Hippolito. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a group of bawdy prostitutes and a corrupt judge. The Honest Whore V1 is a compelling and entertaining work of early modern drama that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural issues of its time.HIPOLITO If any be dispos'd to trust your oath, Let him: I'll not be he. I know you feign All that you speak, ay, for a mingled harlot Is true in nothing but in being false. What, shall I teach you how to loathe yourself?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.