The Way Of The World - Congreve, William
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The Way of the World is a play written by William Congreve, first performed in 1700. It is a comedy of manners that satirizes the social conventions and hypocrisies of the upper class in Restoration England. The play centers around the romantic entanglements of two couples, Mirabell and Millamant, and Fainall and Mrs. Marwood, as they navigate the complexities of courtship and marriage. Mirabell must overcome the obstacles posed by Millamant's aunt, Lady Wishfort, who disapproves of the match, while Fainall and Mrs. Marwood plot to ruin Mirabell's chances with Millamant. Along the way, the…mehr

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The Way of the World is a play written by William Congreve, first performed in 1700. It is a comedy of manners that satirizes the social conventions and hypocrisies of the upper class in Restoration England. The play centers around the romantic entanglements of two couples, Mirabell and Millamant, and Fainall and Mrs. Marwood, as they navigate the complexities of courtship and marriage. Mirabell must overcome the obstacles posed by Millamant's aunt, Lady Wishfort, who disapproves of the match, while Fainall and Mrs. Marwood plot to ruin Mirabell's chances with Millamant. Along the way, the play explores themes of love, sex, money, power, and deception, and features a cast of colorful characters, including a foppish suitor, a bumbling servant, and a witty gossip. The Way of the World is considered one of the greatest comedies of the Restoration period, and is renowned for its sharp wit, intricate plot, and sparkling dialogue.LADY. With Mirabell? You call my blood into my face with mentioning that traitor. She durst not have the confidence. I sent her to negotiate an affair, in which if I'm detected I'm undone. If that wheedling villain has wrought upon Foible to detect me, I'm ruined. O my dear friend, I'm a wretch of wretches if I'm detected.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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William Congreve (1670-1729) was an influential English playwright and poet, best known for his sharp wit and satirical comedies of manners that reflect the sophisticated and often morally ambiguous society of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born in Bardsey, Yorkshire, he was educated at Kilkenny College in Ireland and later at Trinity College, Dublin, where he met future literary figures like Jonathan Swift. His most famous work, The Way of the World (1700), is considered a masterpiece of Restoration comedy, notable for its complex characters, intricate plotting, and sparkling dialogue. Despite its initial lukewarm reception, the play has since been recognized as a classic and is frequently performed today. In addition to his plays, Congreve also wrote poetry and translated works from French and Latin. Despite his relatively short career-he retired from playwriting in his mid-thirties-Congreve left a lasting impact on English literature. He spent his later years in relative comfort, supported by a government pension and his friendship with influential figures such as the Duchess of Marlborough and Alexander Pope. William Congreve's contributions to the English stage have earned him a place among the great playwrights of his era, and his works continue to be admired for their cleverness, insight, and enduring relevance.