The Way of the World by William Congreve
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"The Way of the World" by William Congreve is a comedy play first performed in 1700. Set among London's upper class, it follows the intricate romance between Mirabell and Millamant, who must navigate deception, social maneuvering, and family obstacles to marry. Mirabell needs Lady Wishfort's blessing to secure Millamant's full dowry, but the bitter widow despises him and prefers her own nephew as a suitor. Through elaborate schemes and witty dialogue, the
play satirizes marriage as a business transaction while exploring themes of love, reputation, and high society's superficiality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Congreve, William, 1670-1729 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Way of the World |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_of_the_World |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1895 Methuen & Co. edition (_Comedies of William Congreve_, _Volume_ 2) by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama (Comedy) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1292 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 1998 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2449 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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