George Etherege Bücher

""She Would, If She Could"" is a comedy play written by George Etherege in 1735. The play is set in 17th century London and revolves around the character of Lady Wishfort, a wealthy and vain widow who is determined to marry again. She is courted by two men, Sir Rowland and Mirabell, but both have ulterior motives. Mirabell is in love with Lady Wishfort's niece, Millamant, and needs Lady Wishfort's approval to marry her. Sir Rowland, on the other hand, is a fraud who wants to marry Lady Wishfort for her money. The play is full of witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements. It satirizes the social norms and values of the time, particularly the obsession with wealth and status. Overall, ""She Would, If She Could"" is a humorous and entertaining play that offers a glimpse into the world of 17th century London society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

She Woud if She Coud is a witty and risqué Restoration-era comedy by Sir George Etherege. The play tells the story of a young widow named Lady Cockwood who is determined to find a new husband. The play is rich with clever dialogue and double entendres and offers a glimpse into the world of the Restoration court. This edition includes an introduction that places the play in its historical and literary context.