"The Double-Dealer: A Comedy" by William Congreve is a humorous play set in the late 1600s that dives into trickery, romance, and silly social behaviors. It mainly follows Mellefont, who's dealing with problems involving love and family, especially his aunt, Lady Touchwood, who has a crush on him. There's also Maskwell, a sneaky character trying to mess up Mellefont's plans to marry Cynthia. Right from the start, the play shows off clever conversations and social games. Mellefont tells his friend Careless how worried he is about Lady Touchwood's obsession and how she tries to control people. This part shows Mellefont's stress as he tries to get married while dealing with his aunt and enemies. At the same time, Maskwell acts like Mellefont's friend but is secretly plotting against him, creating a complicated mix of loyalty and betrayal.
The Double-Dealer: A Comedy
By William Congreve
In a world of hidden agendas and scandalous desires, a young man's path to true love is threatened by a deceptive friend and an infatuated aunt.
Summary
About the AuthorWilliam Congreve was an English playwright, poet and Whig politician. His works, which form an important component of Restoration literature, were known for their use of satire and the comedy of manners genre. Notable plays he wrote include The Old Bachelor (1693), The Double Dealer (1694), Love for Love (1695), The Mourning Bride (1697) and The Way of the World (1700). He died in London, and was buried at the Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.
William Congreve was an English playwright, poet and Whig politician. His works, which form an important component of Restoration literature, were known for their use of satire and the comedy of manners genre. Notable plays he wrote include The Old Bachelor (1693), The Double Dealer (1694), Love for Love (1695), The Mourning Bride (1697) and The Way of the World (1700). He died in London, and was buried at the Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.
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