The Four Plays of William Wycherley: A Study in the Development of a Dramatist (Studies in English Literature)

This monograph represents an expansion and deepening of previous works by Ole J. Benedictow - the author of highly esteemed monographs and articles on the history of plague epidemics and historical demography. In the form of a collection of articles, the author presents an in-depth monographic study on the history of plague epidemics in Scandinavian countries and on controversies of the microbiological and epidemiological fundamentals of plague epidemics. Preface List of Main Abbreviations Biographical Table I. Love in a Wood: The First Step II. The Gentleman Dancing-Master: A New Direction III. The Country Wife IV. The Plain-Dealer: A Problem Play V. Conclusion Appendix Bibliography of Wycherley Studies