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The Country Wife (New Mermaids) by William Wycherley [Wycherley, William] is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Country Wife (New Mermaids) about?
Originally performed and published in 1675, this five-act play parodies the vices and hypocrisies of Restoration London. The plot centers on the eponymous country wife, Margery, whose suspicious husband, Mr. Pinchwife, keeps her isolated. On a rare outing to the theater, Margery encounters the aptly named Mr. Horner. A notorious rake who feigns impotence to trick his way into the intimate company of married ladies, Horner soon schools Margery in the art of deception and realizes Pinchwife's worst fears. Bursting with racy dialog and bawdy humor, this comic masterpiece offers an enduring blend of cynicism, satire, and farce. The elegance of the play's construction and the glamour of its setting provide a piquant contrast to its earthy celebration of lust and human folly. The Country Wife has been periodically vilified for its immorality but remains ever popular for its lively characters, witty double entendres, and sophisticated drama.
Who reads The Country Wife (New Mermaids)?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- William Wycherley [Wycherley, William]
- Publisher
- Courier Dover Publications
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781408179901
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Performing Arts, Literary Fiction, Fiction
- Rating
- 4 / 5 (66 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14