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Four Great Restoration Comedies

George Etherege

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When England's theaters reopened in 1660, 18 years after being closed by an act of Parliament, audiences embraced the witty and satirical dialogue spoken by "plain folks" characters—it was a new era in drama. The four comedy classics featured in this one convenient collection are typical of the works popularized during one of the most exciting and innovative periods in English theater.
Brimming with bawdy and satirical comedies and rampant with notorious womanizers, amorous adventure, and marital discord are works by William Wycherley , Sir George Etherege , Aphra Behn , and Sir John Vanbrugh .

Language: English

Pages: 352

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Dover Publications

Release: October 26, 2005

ISBN: 0486445704

ISBN 13: 9780486445700

Four Great Restoration Comedies

George Etherege

3.6/5 ( ratings)

When England's theaters reopened in 1660, 18 years after being closed by an act of Parliament, audiences embraced the witty and satirical dialogue spoken by "plain folks" characters—it was a new era in drama. The four comedy classics featured in this one convenient collection are typical of the works popularized during one of the most exciting and innovative periods in English theater.
Brimming with bawdy and satirical comedies and rampant with notorious womanizers, amorous adventure, and marital discord are works by William Wycherley , Sir George Etherege , Aphra Behn , and Sir John Vanbrugh .

Language: English

Pages: 352

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Dover Publications

Release: October 26, 2005

ISBN: 0486445704

ISBN 13: 9780486445700

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