The Way Of The World

The Way of the World is a play written by William Congreve, first performed in 1700. It is a comedy of manners that satirizes the upper-class society of the late 17th century. The play follows the story of Mirabell, a young man who is in love with Millamant, a wealthy heiress. However, Millamant's aunt, Lady Wishfort, is determined to marry her off to Sir Wilfull Witwoud, a country squire. Mirabell and his friend, Fainall, hatch a plan to deceive Lady Wishfort and secure Millamant's hand in marriage. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including the scheming Mrs. Marwood and the foppish Witwoud brothers. The play is known for its witty dialogue, intricate plot, and complex characters. It remains a classic of English literature and a popular choice for productions on stage and screen.LADY. With Mirabell? You call my blood into my face with mentioning that traitor. She durst not have the confidence. I sent her to negotiate an affair, in which if I'm detected I'm undone. If that wheedling villain has wrought upon Foible to detect me, I'm ruined. O my dear friend, I'm a wretch of wretches if I'm detected.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.