William Wycherley [Four Plays] by William Wycherley
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"Four Plays" by William Wycherley is a collection of comedies written in the late 17th century. This compilation features notable works such as "Love in a Wood," "The Gentleman Dancing-Master," "The Country Wife," and "The Plain Dealer," illustrating the theatrical style associated with the Restoration period. The plays are centered around themes of societal norms, romance, and scandal, with intricate characterizations and dialogue that reflect the "Comedy of Manners" genre, characterized by
its satirical examination of the behaviors and ethics of contemporary society. At the start of "Love in a Wood," the audience is introduced to Lady Flippant and Mrs. Joyner as they express their frustrations about the difficulties of finding suitable husbands. Lady Flippant laments her lack of success despite her efforts in the social scene, while Mrs. Joyner attempts to strategize their approaches to matrimony. The scene sets a humorous tone, reflecting the complex dynamics of relationships and societal expectations through witty banter and vibrant character interactions. As they navigate their predicaments, the foundations for the entangled relationships and comedic situations that follow are established, promising an engaging exploration of love and social intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wycherley, William, 1640-1716 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 |
| Editor | Ward, William C. |
| Title | William Wycherley [Four Plays] |
| Contents | Introduction -- William Wycherley [by T. B. Macaulay] -- Love in a wood; or, St. James's park -- The gentleman dancing-master -- The country wife -- The plain dealer. |
| Credits |
Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version,also linking to free sources for education worldwide); Images generously made available by the Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama (Comedy) |
| Subject | English drama -- 17th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55426 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55426-6 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 998 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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