The way of the world
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The way of the world
Language
eng
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no index present
Literary Form
fiction
Main title
The way of the world
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Series statement
New mermaids
Summary
One of the greatest of all Restoration comedies, this knowing comedy of manners depicts the scheming of a nest of shallow, deceitful aristocrats to prevent two lovers from marrying. The play abounds with felicitous phrasing, delicious verbal battles of the sexes and a depth of feeling and sensitivity
Target audience
adult
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