William Wycherley [Four Plays]

"Four Plays" by William Wycherley is a collection of witty comedies from the Restoration era. It includes "Love in a Wood," "The Gentleman Dancing-Master," "The Country Wife," and "The Plain Dealer," all exploring the funny side of society's rules, love, and sneaky secrets. The plays mock the way people acted and what they believed was right through clever words and interesting characters. For example, "Love in a Wood" begins with Lady Flippant and Mrs. Joyner complaining about how hard it is to find good husbands. They are trying to figure out how to get married, which sets the stage for a funny look at relationships and what society expects through amusing talks and lively characters, creating a world of tangled relationships and funny situations as they deal with love and social challenges.