"The Country Wife" also known as "The Intriguing Lady" was written by William Wycherley which was first printed in 1675. It centers on Mr. Horner, a notorious womanizer who feigns impotence to gain access to married women. The complications arise when he falls for Margery Pinchwife, a young woman confined by her jealous husband. The play explores themes of love, sex, marriage, social class, and hypocrisy. The play exposes the discrepancy between public personas and private actions, particularly regarding sexual behavior. The play reflects the era's aristocratic and anti-Puritan sentiments, with its focus on sexual freedom and social satire. Restoration comedy is a genre of English drama characterized by witty dialogue, social satire, and a focus on sexual intrigue. Critics have lauded its portrayal of the hypocrisy and double standards of Restoration society, particularly regarding gender and sexual behaviour. The Country Wife employs, "Irony, Epigram, Doub
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