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William Wycherley - The Country Wife: "I weigh the man, not his title; 'tis not the king's stamp can make the metal better"
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The life of William Wycherley unfolds against a backdrop of dramatic personal and professional events. Educated in France and initially drawn to law, he shifted focus to theatre, gaining fame with his daring play "Love in a Wood." His later works, particularly "The Country Wife" and "The Plain Dealer," solidified his reputation. A secret marriage to the wealthy Countess of Drogheda led to royal disfavor and imprisonment due to debts. Despite a brief pension from James II, financial struggles persisted until his death in 1716, marking a tumultuous yet impactful literary career.
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William Wycherley - The Country Wife: "I weigh the man, not his title; 'tis not the king's stamp can make the metal better", William Wycherley
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- 2017
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- Title
- William Wycherley - The Country Wife: "I weigh the man, not his title; 'tis not the king's stamp can make the metal better"
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Wycherley
- Publisher
- Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 126
- ISBN13
- 9781787374560
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- The life of William Wycherley unfolds against a backdrop of dramatic personal and professional events. Educated in France and initially drawn to law, he shifted focus to theatre, gaining fame with his daring play "Love in a Wood." His later works, particularly "The Country Wife" and "The Plain Dealer," solidified his reputation. A secret marriage to the wealthy Countess of Drogheda led to royal disfavor and imprisonment due to debts. Despite a brief pension from James II, financial struggles persisted until his death in 1716, marking a tumultuous yet impactful literary career.