“Grief is so far from retrieving a loss that it makes it greater; but the way to lessen it is by a comparison with others' losses.”
Quote by William Wycherley
Work
Country Wife and Other Plays
This compilation includes several plays that explore the character of the country wife, delving into the complexities of social dynamics and humor prevalent during the era in which they were written. more
Author
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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