The Plain Dealer

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.