Bøger af William Wycherley

Four classic plays by one of England's greatest playwrights, this collection is sure to delight theater buffs and casual readers alike. With wit, humor, and a keen sense of human nature, Wycherley brings his characters to life on the stage, even centuries after their creation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A classic and controversial Restoration comedy, "The Plain-Dealer" tells the story of a man who seeks revenge on a woman who has caused him great harm. Filled with wit and satire, this play is a must-read for anyone interested in 17th century drama.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Country Wife is a play written by William Wycherley in 1675, which was later altered in 1777. The play is a comedy that satirizes the society of the Restoration Era, particularly their views on love, marriage, infidelity, and social status. The story revolves around a young and naive country gentleman, Horner, who pretends to be impotent to gain access to the women of London's high society. He sets his sights on the married Lady Fidget, who is unhappy in her marriage, and her friend, the virtuous Alithea, who is engaged to the jealous and possessive Pinchwife. Horner's schemes lead to a series of misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and comical situations, as the characters navigate their desires and societal expectations. The play is known for its witty dialogue, bawdy humor, and sharp commentary on the hypocrisies of the upper class. The altered version of the play, published in 1777, toned down some of the more explicit content and changed some of the characters' names. The Country Wife remains a classic of Restoration comedy and a significant work in English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Love In A Wood Or St. James's Park is a play written by William Wycherley, a prominent English playwright of the Restoration period. It was first performed in 1671 and is considered one of Wycherley's most successful works. The play is a comedy of manners that follows the romantic entanglements of a group of young aristocrats in 17th-century London. The story takes place in St. James's Park, a popular gathering spot for the wealthy and fashionable. The main plot revolves around the love triangle between the rakish Sir Fopling Flutter, the beautiful and cunning Lady Mary, and the honorable and virtuous Mr. Harcourt. Sir Fopling attempts to woo Lady Mary, but she is more interested in Mr. Harcourt, who is engaged to her cousin, Cynthia. The situation becomes more complicated when Cynthia's jealous suitor, Mr. Courtall, enters the picture. As the characters navigate their complex relationships, they engage in witty banter and engage in various schemes to win the hearts of their desired partners. The play also touches on themes of class, gender, and morality, as the characters struggle to reconcile their desires with the expectations of society. Overall, Love In A Wood Or St. James's Park is a lively and entertaining play that showcases Wycherley's skill at creating memorable characters and clever dialogue. It remains a popular work in the canon of Restoration comedy and a testament to the enduring appeal of witty, romantic comedies.L. Flip. How can any one alone manage an amorous intrigue? though the birds are tame, somebody must help draw the net. If 'twere not for a woman that could make an excuse with assurance, how should we wheedle, jilt, trace, discover, countermine, undermine, and blow up the stinking fellows? which is all the pleasure I receive, or design by them; for I never admitted a man to my conversation, but for his punishment, certainly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Country Girl: A Comedy; Altered From Wycherley William Wycherley, David Garrick Wells and Lilly, 1824 History; General; History / General

The Gentleman Dancing Master is a play written by William Wycherley, first performed in 1672. Set in Restoration-era London, the play follows the story of a wealthy gentleman named Mr. Harcourt who hires a dancing master named Monsieur de Paris to teach him and his wife how to dance. However, Monsieur de Paris is not what he seems, and soon the Harcourts find themselves embroiled in a series of comical misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.The play is a classic example of Restoration comedy, with its witty dialogue, bawdy humor, and satirical commentary on the social norms and values of the time. It also features a host of memorable characters, including the flirtatious Lady Ample and the scheming Sir Nicholas Thimble, who add to the play's overall sense of mischief and intrigue.Despite its initial success, The Gentleman Dancing Master fell out of favor in the centuries that followed, due in part to its controversial subject matter and its association with the licentiousness of the Restoration period. However, it has since been rediscovered and is now considered a classic of English literature and a valuable window into the social and cultural history of its time.Mons. Yes, yes, dey are de gens de qualit����� that practise dat science most, and the most ambitieux; for fools and buffoons have been always most welcome to courts, and desired in all companies. Auh, to be de fool, de buffoon, is to be de great personage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Plain Dealer is a play written by William Wycherley in the late 17th century. It is a satirical comedy that focuses on the character of Jack, a man who is known for his honesty and straightforwardness. Jack is contrasted with several other characters who are hypocritical and deceitful, including his love interest, Olivia, who is initially attracted to him but then tries to manipulate him for her own purposes.The play is set in London and features a variety of colorful characters, including a group of wealthy and corrupt aristocrats who are constantly scheming against each other. Wycherley uses these characters to satirize the social and political climate of his time, and to comment on the themes of love, money, and power.The Plain Dealer is known for its witty dialogue, complex characters, and sharp social commentary. It was initially controversial for its frank treatment of sexual themes and its criticism of the ruling class. However, it has since become recognized as a classic of English literature and a landmark work of Restoration drama.Man. Nay, good young gentleman, enough, for shame! Thou hast been a page, by thy flattering and lying, to one of those praying ladies who love flattery so well they are jealous of it; and wert turned away for saying the same things to the old housekeeper for sweetmeats, as you did to your lady; for thou flatterest everything and everybody alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The book ""The Plain Dealer, The Country Wife, The Gentleman Dancing Master, Love In A Wood Or St. James�������s Park: Comedies (1713)"" is a collection of four plays written by William Wycherley. The plays are all comedies and were first performed in the late 17th century. ""The Plain Dealer"" is a satire on the hypocrisy and corruption of society, focusing on the character of Manly, who is a plain-spoken and honest man in a world of deceit and manipulation. ""The Country Wife"" is a bawdy comedy about a man named Horner who pretends to be impotent in order to seduce married women. ""The Gentleman Dancing Master"" is a farce about a dancing master who tries to marry his wealthy pupil, but ends up falling in love with her maid. ""Love In A Wood Or St. James�������s Park"" is a romantic comedy about a group of young people who fall in and out of love in the park. Throughout the plays, Wycherley uses sharp wit and satire to comment on the morals and manners of his time. The collection is considered a classic of Restoration comedy and is still performed today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Country Wife was first performed in January 1672 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. It traces several plot lines, the principal of which follows notorious rake Harry Horner¿s attempt to carry on affairs by spreading a rumor that he is now a eunuch and no longer a threat to any man¿s wife. It was controversial for its sexual explicitness even in its own time, having several notorious scenes filled with extended sexual innuendo and women carousing, singing riotous songs, and behaving exactly like their male counterparts.With the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 the eighteen year ban on theater imposed by the Puritans was lifted. Charles II¿s time in France had nurtured a fascination with the stage and, with his enthusiastic support, Restoration drama was soon once again a thriving part of the London culture¿but it provided a completely different experience from Jacobean theater.Christopher Wren¿s newly built Theatre Royal provided a modern stage that accommodated innovations in scenic design and created a new relationship between actors and the audience. Another novelty, imported from France, was the presence of women on stage for the first time in British history. Restoration audiences were fascinated and often aghast to see real women perform, matching their male counterparts both in their wit and use of double entendre.William Wycherley had spent some of the Commonwealth years in France and become interested in French drama. Borrowing extensively from Molière and others, he wrote several plays for this new theater, with his last two comedies, The Country Wife and The Plain Dealer, being the most famous. At the time, The Country Wife was considered the bawdiest and wittiest play yet seen on the English stage. It enjoyed popularity throughout the period but, as mores shifted and became more strict, the play was eventually considered too outrageous to be performed at all and between 1753 and 1924 was generally replaced on the stage by David Garrick¿s cleaned-up, bland version.

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Horner pretends to be a eunuch as a strategy to allow him free access to women. Pinchwife, unaware of Horner's pretended status, admits he has married the innocent Margery, the country wife of the title.