Wycherleys four comedies are admired for their satirical wit; farcical humour; vivid characterization; and social criticism.Love in a Wood; a lively comedy of intrigue; established him as a brilliant new dramatist.The Gentleman Dancing-Master; in contrast; disappointed contemporary audiences; but the central relationship between Hippolyta and Gerrard features an original and sympathetic study of a young womans attitudes and feelings. TheCountry Wife is a sharp but also highly amusing attack on social and sexual hypocrisy. The Plain Dealer; a powerful dramatic satire loosely based on Molieres Le Misanthrope; continues and enlarges Wycherleys assault on greed and corruption.Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University of York; the texts of the plays have been newly edited and are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation. In addition; there is a scholarly introduction; a note on staging; and detailed annotation.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship; providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features; including expert introductions by leading authorities; helpful notes to clarify the text; up-to-date bibliographies for further study; and much more.
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Edwardian timesBy Kathleen E. Welchgot this one for my kindle as it was cheaper that way then a Real Book. Really appreciate it and the low cost.Thank you
