The Double-Dealer: A Comedy by William Congreve

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Author Congreve, William, 1670-1729
Editor Street, G. S. (George Slythe), 1867-1936
Title The Double-Dealer: A Comedy
Note Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1895 Methuen and Co. edition by David Price
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.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama (Comedy)
Subject Comedies
Category Text
EBook-No. 1191
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2008
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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