Wycherley, William
The Country Wife and Other Plays (Oxford World's Classics)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780199555185
- author:
- Wycherley, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 520
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 3.05 x 12.95 centimetres
- Genre:
- Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
William Wycherley's four comedies are renowned for their sharp wit and social commentary. This collection includes Love in a Wood, a lively comedy of intrigue, as well as The Country Wife, a biting satire that tackles hypocrisy and corruption. The plays have been newly edited with modernized spelling and punctuation, and feature expert introductions, notes on staging, and detailed annotation.
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