Womersley
Restoration Comedy P
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631234722
- author:
- Womersley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 21.79 x 16 x 1.22 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Restoration Comedy by David Womersley explores the evolution of this genre between 1675 and 1700. This volume presents two key plays in full: Wycherley's The Country Wife and Congreve's The Way of the World. The editorial introduction provides a comprehensive guide to the period, the plays, and their significance within the Restoration comedy genre. Suitable for both general readers and students, this collection offers an accessible introduction to the subject. By examining these two plays, readers can gain insight into the development of Restoration comedy during its formative years.
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