“Marrying to increase love is like gaming to become rich; alas, you only lose what little stock you had before.”
Book:The Country Wife
Quote by William Wycherley
Work
The Country Wife
The Country Wife is a satirical play that explores themes of social status, deception, and sexual politics during the Restoration period in England. The story revolves around the cunning and manipulative character of Lady Fainall and her husband's attempts to maintain his reputation while engaging in infidelity. 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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