Author: William Congreve
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Languages : en
Pages : 36
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The Way of the World. A Comedy, in Five Acts
Author: William Congreve
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Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Languages : en
Pages : 36
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The Way of the World
Author: William Congreve
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350106410
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 209
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Hero longing for heiress. Obstacles in the way. Marriage eventually secured. It sounds simple. But the lasting appeal of this, one of the most performed and discussed of all Restoration plays, lies in Congreve's sophisticated grasp of plot, back-story, characterization and language. Set in high-society London, his comic masterpiece features scenes of uproarious comedy, Machiavellian scheming and devastating wit. Its sparring between sexes is enchanting but shadowed by melancholy and the ethical uncertainty latent in the title. If this is the way of the world, are we supposed to cheer, despair, or shrug our shoulders? In this new edition of William Congreve's The Way of the World, David Roberts peels back the layers of the plot to tell the story of the play's stage and critical history from 1700 to the present day, bringing voices from universities and theatres into debate about this enigmatic landmark in English comedy. Supplemented by a plot summary and annotated bibliography, it is ideal for students of Congreve, comedy and early modern drama.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350106410
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Hero longing for heiress. Obstacles in the way. Marriage eventually secured. It sounds simple. But the lasting appeal of this, one of the most performed and discussed of all Restoration plays, lies in Congreve's sophisticated grasp of plot, back-story, characterization and language. Set in high-society London, his comic masterpiece features scenes of uproarious comedy, Machiavellian scheming and devastating wit. Its sparring between sexes is enchanting but shadowed by melancholy and the ethical uncertainty latent in the title. If this is the way of the world, are we supposed to cheer, despair, or shrug our shoulders? In this new edition of William Congreve's The Way of the World, David Roberts peels back the layers of the plot to tell the story of the play's stage and critical history from 1700 to the present day, bringing voices from universities and theatres into debate about this enigmatic landmark in English comedy. Supplemented by a plot summary and annotated bibliography, it is ideal for students of Congreve, comedy and early modern drama.
˜Theœ way of the world
Author: William Congreve
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Languages : en
Pages : 136
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Languages : en
Pages : 136
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The Diaries of Elizabeth Inchbald
Author: Ben P Robertson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000743829
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1296
Book Description
An energetic woman, Inchbald achieved fame as an actress, novelist, playwright and critic. This work includes her eleven surviving diaries, which record Inchbald's social contacts and professional activities, itemize her day-to-day expenditure, and chart the development of affairs such as the Napoleonic Wars and the trial of Queen Caroline.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000743829
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1296
Book Description
An energetic woman, Inchbald achieved fame as an actress, novelist, playwright and critic. This work includes her eleven surviving diaries, which record Inchbald's social contacts and professional activities, itemize her day-to-day expenditure, and chart the development of affairs such as the Napoleonic Wars and the trial of Queen Caroline.
The Era Annual
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Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 608
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Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 608
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The Way of the World
Author: William Congreve
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Languages : en
Pages : 20
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Languages : en
Pages : 20
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The Way to Get Married; Comedy in 5 Acts; Et Cure for the Heart Ache; a Comedy in 5 Acts; Speed the Plough; Comedy in 5 Acts; The School of Reform; Or How to Rule a Husband. Comedy in 5 Acts
Author: Thomas Durham Morton
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Languages : en
Pages : 82
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
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Catalog of Printed Books of the Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C.
Author: Folger Shakespeare Library
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 646
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 646
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Mr. Buckstone's voyage round the globe (in Leicester square) The yellow dwarf and the king of the gold mines. The new Haymarket spring meeting. The discreet princess; or, The three glass distaffs. Young and handsome. Love and fortune. Orpheus in the Haymarket. King Christmas. Appendix. A complete list of the dramatic productions of J. R. Planché. List of subscribers to the Testimonial edition
Author: James Robinson Planché
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Category : Children's plays
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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Category : Children's plays
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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The Extravaganzas of J. R. Planche, Esq, 1825-1871
Author: James Robinson Planch
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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