| Author |
Congreve, William, 1670-1729 |
| Editor |
Street, G. S. (George Slythe), 1867-1936 |
| Title |
The Double-Dealer: A Comedy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1895 Methuen and Co. edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Double-Dealer: A Comedy" by William Congreve is a comedic play written in the late 17th century, during the Restoration period. The play explores themes of deception, love, and social folly, primarily through the character of Mellefont, who is entangled in romantic and familial complications, particularly with his aunt, Lady Touchwood, who harbors an inappropriate passion for him, and Maskwell, a duplicitous schemer who seeks to disrupt Mellefont's impending marriage to Cynthia. The opening of "The Double-Dealer" introduces us to a world of witty exchanges and social intrigues. Mellefont confides in his friend Careless about his concerns regarding Lady Touchwood's obsession and her attempts to manipulate those around her. The dialogue reveals Mellefont’s tension between his imminent marriage and the threats posed by his aunt's advances and his enemies' schemes. Meanwhile, Maskwell, who pretends to be Mellefont's ally, is shown to be secretly plotting against him, setting the stage for a complex interplay of trust and betrayal. The characters' interactions in these early scenes establish both the comedic tone and the intricate web of relationships that will drive the plot forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English drama (Comedy)
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1191 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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