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The Way of the World by William Congreve
The Way of the World by William Congreve
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One of the greatest of all Restoration comedies, The Way of the World is Congreve's masterpiece ' a rich and knowing comedy of manners that not only satirizes the falsity, pretense and shallowness of the London society of his day, but also offers a depth of feeling, sensitivity, and polished phrasing that elevates the play far above other efforts in the genre.
Delightfully entertaining, The Way of the World abounds in brilliant word play, delicious verbal battles of the sexes (some consider the famous scene between Mirabell and Millamant as one of the most profound analyses of the marriage relation ever written), and scheming villains of both genders. First presented in London in 1700, this comedy has charmed audiences for over 300 years. This inexpensive paperbound edition, complete and unabridged, makes it widely available to today's readers.
Publication date: 1994-01-31
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780486277875-N
Dimensions: 209.0 x 133.0 x 6.0 mm
Weight: 0.077 kg
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