William Wycherley - Love in a Wood or St James Park: 'Women serve but to keep a man from better company''

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• William Wycherley

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• 146 Seiten
• 6 Lesestunden

• Kunst & Kultur
• Theaterstücke

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Set in the fashionable St. James's Park, this comedy of manners explores the romantic entanglements of two couples: Valentine and Angelica, and Palamede and Euphemia. The witty dialogue and mistaken identities highlight themes of jealousy and desire, with Palamede attempting to reclaim Angelica from Valentine. The play satirizes the hypocrisy of the upper class and reflects the social mores of the time. As a classic of Restoration comedy, it remains relevant and is still performed today, showcasing the complexities of love and intrigue.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Paperback