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William Wycherley's comedy of manners The Country Wife paints an unflattering portrait of the hypocrisy he felt infested late 17th-century London. This presents excerpts that focus on Mr. Horner's comic pursuit of Mrs. Pinchwife under the vigilant gaze of her husband.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wycherley, William, 1640-1716 (Author)
Other Authors: Morris, Bob (Director)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : Insight Media, 1992.
Series:Theatre in video, volume 1 (TCOR)
Subjects:
English drama > Restoration, 1660-1700.
Théâtre anglais > 1660-1700 (Restauration)
English drama > Restoration.
1660-1700
Online media.
Filmed performances.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:William Wycherley's comedy of manners The Country Wife paints an unflattering portrait of the hypocrisy he felt infested late 17th-century London. This presents excerpts that focus on Mr. Horner's comic pursuit of Mrs. Pinchwife under the vigilant gaze of her husband.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Oct. 9, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (61 min.).
Playing Time:01:00:14