The Country Wife Plays Paperback Book by William Wycherley 1966

Description: The Country Wife Plays Paperback Book by William Wycherley 1966 'Cuckolds like lovers should themselves deceive' So concludes one of Wycherley's most revived and much discussed plays. It is a satirical comedy sharply focussed on the follies, vices and hypocrisies of Restoration London through its central the desperate Pinchwife; his naive wife; the sex-obsessed Horner and Lady Fidget's 'virtuous gang' of town ladies. Wycherley's strong wit informs almost every speech and his alarmingly familiar revelations of character leave us to draw our own conclusions. It remains a controversial play, admired as satire or farce, condemned as immoral and frivolous, and appreciated again as a serious work of dramatic art. Modern critics have much debated its central themes, and question marks is Horner hero or villain? This student edition contains a fully annotated version of the playtext in modern spelling. The Introduction includes an account of Wycherley's life and a detailed discussion of The Country Wife's interpretation and stage history. Book is in acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. A few white marks on the front and back cover. Some fraying along the cover the edges. Store sticker on the front cover. Dog earing. Highlighting scattered throughout. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions. Shipping and Return DetailsThe Use Coupon Code THEBOOKSAVINGS for a Buy 2 Get 2 FREE at checkout (must have 4 books in cart to apply).FREE Shipping if your order total is over $100.We can combine shipping.We ship daily so you can expect a quick delivery!We offer free returns. No questions asked.Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.Thank you from John & Cecelia a small town bookshop.

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