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100	1		_aWycherley, William, _d1640-1716
245	1	0	_aWilliam Wycherley [Four Plays]
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-08-25
505	0		_aIntroduction -- William Wycherley [by T. B. Macaulay] -- Love in a wood; or, St. James's park -- The gentleman dancing-master -- The country wife -- The plain dealer.
508			_aProduced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version,also linking to free sources for education worldwide); Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.
520			_a"Four Plays" by William Wycherley is a collection of comedies written in the late 17th century. This compilation features notable works such as "Love in a Wood," "The Gentleman Dancing-Master," "The Country Wife," and "The Plain Dealer," illustrating the theatrical style associated with the Restoration period. The plays are centered around themes of societal norms, romance, and scandal, with intricate characterizations and dialogue that reflect the "Comedy of Manners" genre, characterized by its satirical examination of the behaviors and ethics of contemporary society. At the start of "Love in a Wood," the audience is introduced to Lady Flippant and Mrs. Joyner as they express their frustrations about the difficulties of finding suitable husbands. Lady Flippant laments her lack of success despite her efforts in the social scene, while Mrs. Joyner attempts to strategize their approaches to matrimony. The scene sets a humorous tone, reflecting the complex dynamics of relationships and societal expectations through witty banter and vibrant character interactions. As they navigate their predicaments, the foundations for the entangled relationships and comedic situations that follow are established, promising an engaging exploration of love and social intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish drama (Comedy)
653			_aEnglish drama -- 17th century
700	1		_aMacaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, _d1800-1859
700	1		_aWard, William C.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55426
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