Publisher's Synopsis
The Gentleman Dancing Master is a play written by William Wycherley in the late 17th century. The story revolves around the character of Frank Harcourt, a young man who is in love with a wealthy heiress named Hippolyta. In order to win her hand in marriage, Frank enlists the help of a dancing master named Monsieur de Paris.Monsieur de Paris is a flamboyant and eccentric character who teaches Frank the art of dancing and also helps him navigate the complex social world of the upper class. Along the way, Frank must contend with the jealousies and rivalries of other suitors vying for Hippolyta's hand, as well as the disapproval of her father.The play is a satirical commentary on the manners and morals of the upper classes during the Restoration period in England. It is filled with witty dialogue, bawdy humor, and colorful characters who embody the excesses and follies of the era. Despite its comedic tone, however, the play also touches on themes of love, loyalty, and social status, making it a complex and nuanced work of literature.Mons. Yes, yes, dey are de gens de qualit����� that practise dat science most, and the most ambitieux; for fools and buffoons have been always most welcome to courts, and desired in all companies. Auh, to be de fool, de buffoon, is to be de great personage.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.
