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William Wycherley's Four Plays encapsulates the wit and audacity of Restoration comedy, showcasing the playwright's keen insight into the follies of human nature and societal norms. This collection features notable works such as "The Country Wife" and "The Plain Dealer," which adeptly utilize sharp dialogue and satirical narrative to explore themes of desire, deception, and the complexities of romantic entanglements. Wycherley's literary style combines raucous humor with pointed social critiques, firmly grounding his narratives within the tumultuous context of 17th-century England, where emerging ideas of individualism and sexual liberation clash with conventional morality. William Wycherley (1640-1716) was a significant figure in the Restoration literary scene, heralding a movement towards more candid explorations of sexuality and societal constructs. Born into a well-off family, Wycherley's experiences abroad and his exposure to various cultural sensibilities, particularly in France, undoubtedly influenced his daring approach to drama. His works provided a scathing commentary on the rigid social mores of his time, reflecting both his personal insights and the broader transformations within English society. This collection serves as an essential resource for admirers of classic literature and scholars alike, offering a captivating glimpse into the revelatory world of Restoration theater. Wycherley's mastery of wit and portrayal of human vulnerabilities invite readers to reflect on timeless themes still relevant today. Engage with these plays to experience the brilliance of a playwright whose humor continues to resonate across centuries.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length13 hrs 20 mins
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Publish dateAug 10, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TO HER GRACE THE DUCHESS OF CLEVELAND.
43ACT THE FOURTH.: SCENE I.—A Room in Don Diego's House.
2PROLOGUE.
44ACT THE FIFTH.: SCENE I.—A Room in Don Diego's House.
3DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
45EPILOGUE: SPOKEN BY FLIRT.
4LOVE IN A WOOD; OR, ST. JAMES'S PARK.
46THE COUNTRY WIFE.
5ACT THE FIRST.
47PROLOGUE: SPOKEN BY MR. HART.[70]
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6SCENE I.—Gripe's House, in the evening.
48DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
7SCENE II.—The French House. A table, wine and candles.
49THE COUNTRY WIFE.
8ACT THE SECOND.
50ACT THE FIRST.: SCENE I.—Horner's Lodging.
9SCENE I.—St. James's Park at night.
51ACT THE SECOND.: SCENE I .—A Room in Pinchwife's House.
10SCENE II.—Christina's Lodging.
52ACT THE THIRD.
11SCENE III.—The Street before Christina's Lodging.
53SCENE I.—A Room in Pinchwife's House.
12SCENE IV.—Vincent's Lodging.
54SCENE II.—The New Exchange.
13ACT THE THIRD.
55ACT THE FOURTH.
14SCENE I.—A Room in Mrs. Crossbite's House.
56SCENE I.—Pinchwife's House in the morning.
15SCENE II.—Mrs. Crossbite's Dining-room.
57SCENE II.—A Bedchamber in Pinchwife's House.
16SCENE III.—A Room in Mrs. Crossbite's House.
58SCENE III.—Horner's Lodging
17SCENE IV.—Lydia's Lodging.
59SCENE IV.—A Room in Pinchwife's House.
18ACT THE FOURTH.
60ACT THE FIFTH.
19SCENE I.—A Room in Gripe's House.
61SCENE I.—Pinchwife's House.
20SCENE II.—Another Room in the same.
62SCENE II.—Horner's Lodging.
21SCENE III.—The old Pall Mall.
63SCENE III.—The Piazza of Covent Garden.
22SCENE IV.—The Street before Vincent's Lodging.
64SCENE IV.—Horner's Lodging. A table, banquet, and bottles.
23SCENE V.—Vincent's Lodging.
65EPILOGUE.: SPOKEN BY MRS. KNEP.[85]
24ACT THE FIFTH.
66THE PLAIN DEALER.
25SCENE I.—St. James's Park.
67TO MY LADY B——.[91]
26SCENE II.—Another part of the same.
68PROLOGUE.: SPOKEN BY THE PLAIN DEALER.
27SCENE III.—Another part of the same.
69DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
28SCENE IV.—Another part of the same.
70THE PLAIN DEALER.
29SCENE V.—Another part of the same.
71ACT THE FIRST.: SCENE I.—Manly's Lodging.
30SCENE VI.—The Dining-room in Mulberry-garden House.
72ACT THE SECOND.: SCENE I.—Olivia's Lodging.
31EPILOGUE: SPOKEN BY DAPPERWIT.[50]
73ACT THE THIRD.: SCENE I.—Westminster Hall.
32THE GENTLEMAN DANCING-MASTER.
74ACT THE FOURTH.
33PROLOGUE TO THE CITY
75SCENE I.—Manly's Lodging.
34DRAMATIS PERSONÆ
76SCENE II.—Olivia's Lodging.
35THE GENTLEMAN DANCING-MASTER.
77ACT THE FIFTH.
36ACT THE FIRST.
78SCENE I.—Eliza's Lodgings.
37SCENE I.—Don Diego's House, in the evening.
79SCENE II.—The Cock in Bow Street. A table and bottles.
38SCENE II.—The French House.—A table, bottles, and candles.
80SCENE III.—A Room in the same.
39ACT THE SECOND.
81SCENE IV.—Olivia's Lodging.
40SCENE I.—Don Diego's House in the morning.
82EPILOGUE.: SPOKEN BY THE WIDOW BLACKACRE.
41SCENE II.—A Room in Don Diego's House.
83NOTES.: FINIS.
42ACT THE THIRD.: SCENE I.—Don Diego's House.
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