Etherege and Wycherley

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Examining the major plays of George Etherege and William Wycherley within the context of the cultural and historical changes that marked the early years of Charles II's reign, this book addresses various issues such as marriage, manners, heroism and sovereignty that preoccupied late 17th-century Britain. In addition to exploring the plays as cultural and historical texts, this study offers performance histories that illuminate ways in which 20th century directors have altered and interpreted these plays to make them accessible to modern audiences.

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BARBARA A. KACHUR is Associate Professor of English at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, USA.