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Plays Written by Mr. William Wycherley: Containing The Plain Dealer, The Country Wife, Gentleman Dancing Master, Love in a Wood...

This volume compiles selected plays by the English playwright William Wycherley, showcasing his works from various periods. The collection includes The Plain Dealer, a comedy satirizing the social and political mores of its time; The Country Wife, a Restoration comedy featuring intricate plots and complex characters; Gentleman Dancing Master, another Restoration comedy with a focus on social satire; and Love in a Wood, a play that explores themes of love and deception. more

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William Wycherley
William Wycherley

William Wycherley, born in 1640 in England, was a prominent dramatist known for his satirical comedies that have had a profound impact on the development of drama. more

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