Length13h 20m
About this audiobook
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.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (182)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing, Amazon
GenreLiterary Classics
Length13 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 10, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TO HER GRACE THE DUCHESS OF CLEVELAND.
2PROLOGUE.
3DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
4LOVE IN A WOOD; OR, ST. JAMES'S PARK.
5ACT THE FIRST.
Mostrar todos os capítulosVer menos
6SCENE I.—Gripe's House, in the evening.
7SCENE II.—The French House. A table, wine and candles.
8ACT THE SECOND.
9SCENE I.—St. James's Park at night.
10SCENE II.—Christina's Lodging.
11SCENE III.—The Street before Christina's Lodging.
12SCENE IV.—Vincent's Lodging.
13ACT THE THIRD.
14SCENE I.—A Room in Mrs. Crossbite's House.
15SCENE II.—Mrs. Crossbite's Dining-room.
16SCENE III.—A Room in Mrs. Crossbite's House.
17SCENE IV.—Lydia's Lodging.
18ACT THE FOURTH.
19SCENE I.—A Room in Gripe's House.
20SCENE II.—Another Room in the same.
21SCENE III.—The old Pall Mall.
22SCENE IV.—The Street before Vincent's Lodging.
23SCENE V.—Vincent's Lodging.
24ACT THE FIFTH.
25SCENE I.—St. James's Park.
26SCENE II.—Another part of the same.
27SCENE III.—Another part of the same.
28SCENE IV.—Another part of the same.
29SCENE V.—Another part of the same.
30SCENE VI.—The Dining-room in Mulberry-garden House.
31EPILOGUE: SPOKEN BY DAPPERWIT.[50]
32THE GENTLEMAN DANCING-MASTER.
33PROLOGUE TO THE CITY
34DRAMATIS PERSONÆ
35THE GENTLEMAN DANCING-MASTER.
36ACT THE FIRST.
37SCENE I.—Don Diego's House, in the evening.
38SCENE II.—The French House.—A table, bottles, and candles.
39ACT THE SECOND.
40SCENE I.—Don Diego's House in the morning.
41SCENE II.—A Room in Don Diego's House.
42ACT THE THIRD.: SCENE I.—Don Diego's House.
43ACT THE FOURTH.: SCENE I.—A Room in Don Diego's House.
44ACT THE FIFTH.: SCENE I.—A Room in Don Diego's House.
45EPILOGUE: SPOKEN BY FLIRT.
46THE COUNTRY WIFE.
47PROLOGUE: SPOKEN BY MR. HART.[70]
48DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.
49THE COUNTRY WIFE.
50ACT THE FIRST.: SCENE I.—Horner's Lodging.
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
These Precious DaysAnn Patchett11h 14m4.5 (45.2K)$29 · $0.00
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 50m4.6 (1.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection: Novellas, Short Stories, Poetry & Essays (Annotated)H. P. Lovecraft12h 28m4.6 (2.3K)$2 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust16h 8m4.5 (10.6K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Mis-Education of the NegroCarter Goodwin Woodson4h 32m4.5 (28.4K)$10 · $0.00
Lessons in TruthH. Emilie3h 50m4.6 (1.4K)$4.70 · $0.00
TORAH - Bilingual Edition: English/Hebrew (Annotated)Max Margolis, JPS28h 26m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
Betty Crocker picture cooky bookBetty Crocker, Inc. General Mills2h 13m4.5 (6.5K)$1 · $0.00
The Complete Tales of Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter3h 36m4.5 (75K)$3 · $0.00
Anne of Green GablesL. M. Montgomery11h 1m4.5 (1.2M)$2.30 · $0.00
Crime and Punishment (The Unabridged Garnett Translation) (Annotated)Fyodor Dostoevsky24h 25m4.5 (15.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
The North American IndianEdward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h4.5 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Picture of Dorian Gray: The Uncensored 13 Chapter Version + The Revised 20 Chapter Version (Annotated)Oscar Wilde16h 12m4.5 (2.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
Grimoire Of The Everyday WitchIsadora Lys / Virginia Santos5h 35m4.5 (3.9K)$9 · $0.00
Winnie-the-PoohAlan Alexander Milne2h 52m4.5 (401.1K)$3 · $0.00
Sitting PrettyRebekah Taussig7h 33m4.5 (18.9K)$26 · $0.00
The Poetic Edda & The Prose EddaSnorri Sturluson, Saemund Sigfusson9h 34m4.5 (4K)$1 · $0.00
The Complete Satires & Essays of Mark Twain (Annotated)Mark Twain23h 21m4.5 (1.1K)$2 · $0.00
Anne of Green GablesLucy Maud Montgomery11h 10m4.4 (1.3M)$8 · $0.00
You may also like
The Inimitable JeevesP. G. Wodehouse8h 11m4.3 (38.9K)$20
The Merry Wives of WindsorWilliam Shakespeare2h 48m3.8 (19.7K)$4 · $0.00
The Inimitable JeevesP. G. Wodehouse6h 7m4.3 (33.5K)$14
The Merry Wives of WindsorWilliam Shakespeare3h 16m3.9 (55.7K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Merry Wives of WindsorWilliam Shakespeare3h 47m3.8 (20K)$2 · $0.00
The School for ScandalRichard Brinsley Sheridan's3h 43m3.8 (9.9K)$4 · $0.00
Very good, JeevesP. G. Wodehouse8h 54m4.5 (15.7K)$2.30 · $0.00
The Importance of Being EarnestOscar Wilde2h 31m4.3 (475.9K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Mating SeasonP. G. Wodehouse6h 50m4.3 (9.8K)$17
The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious PeopleOscar Wilde2h 13m4.3 (460.8K)Free
The Way of the WorldWilliam Congreve3h 18m3.6 (5.2K)$2.30
The RivalsRichard Brinsley Sheridan4h 33m3.8 (4.8K)$2 · $0.00
The Inimitable JeevesP. G. Wodehouse7h 48m4.3 (39.7K)$2.30
Fish preferredP. G. Wodehouse9h 28m4.3 (7.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Taming of the ShrewWilliam Shakespeare1h 59m3.9 (212.2K)$16 · $0.00
Thank You, JeevesP. G. Wodehouse6h 1m4.3 (31.6K)$17
The Small BachelorP. G. Wodehouse7h 12m4.0 (2.5K)$22
The Jeeves Collection: My Man JeevesP. G. Wodehouse4h 35m4.1 (53.4K)$8 · $0.00
Tartuffe, Or, The HypocriteMolière2h 8m3.9 (61.1K)$2.30
Carry On, JeevesP. G. Wodehouse5h 58m4.4 (35.6K)$2.30 · $0.00