The book ""William Wycherley"" by W.C. Ward is a biography of the English playwright William Wycherley. The book explores Wycherley's life, career, and legacy, beginning with his birth in 1640 and ending with his death in 1716. Ward examines Wycherley's upbringing, education, and early years as a soldier before delving into his literary achievements, including his plays ""The Country Wife"" and ""The Plain Dealer."" The book also delves into Wycherley's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles ...
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The book ""William Wycherley"" by W.C. Ward is a biography of the English playwright William Wycherley. The book explores Wycherley's life, career, and legacy, beginning with his birth in 1640 and ending with his death in 1716. Ward examines Wycherley's upbringing, education, and early years as a soldier before delving into his literary achievements, including his plays ""The Country Wife"" and ""The Plain Dealer."" The book also delves into Wycherley's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with debt and illness. Throughout the book, Ward provides historical context and analysis of Wycherley's work, offering insights into the playwright's impact on Restoration-era drama and his lasting influence on English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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