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Author Congreve, William, 1670-1729.

Title The way of the world / William Congreve
Published [Waiheke Island] : Floating Press, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (223 pages)
Contents Title -- Contents -- The Way of the World -- Prologue-Spoken by Mr. Betterton -- Dramatis Personae -- ACT I-SCENE I -- Scene II -- Scene III -- Scene IV -- Scene V -- Scene VI -- Scene VII -- Scene VIII -- Scene IX -- ACT II-SCENE I -- Scene II -- Scene III -- Scene IV -- Scene V -- Scene VI -- Scene VII -- Scene VIII -- Scene IX -- ACT III-SCENE I -- Scene II -- Scene III -- Scene IV -- Scene V -- Scene VI -- Scene VII -- Scene VIII -- Scene IX -- Scene X -- Scene XI -- Scene XII -- Scene XIII -- Scene XIV -- Scene XV -- Scene XVI -- Scene XVII -- Scene XVIII -- ACT IV-SCENE I -- Scene II
Scene III -- Scene IV -- Scene V -- Scene VI -- Scene VII -- Scene VIII -- Scene IX -- Scene X -- Scene XI -- Scene XII -- Scene XIII -- Scene XIV -- Scene XV -- ACT V-SCENE I -- Scene II -- Scene III -- Scene IV -- Scene V -- Scene VI -- Scene VII -- Scene VIII -- Scene IX -- Scene X -- Scene XI -- Scene XII -- Scene XIII -- Scene the Last -- Epilogue-Spoken by Mrs. Bracegirdle
Summary The Way of the World premiered in England in 1700, and is considered on of the best Restoration comedies written. The play follows two lovers, their quest to marry, and the myriad characters and relationships which stand in their way
Subject Adultery -- Drama
Extortion -- Drama
Upper class -- England -- London -- Drama
Adultery
Extortion
Manners and customs
Upper class
English.
Languages & Literatures.
English Literature.
SUBJECT London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Drama
Subject England -- London
Genre/Form Drama
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781775412540
1775412547