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George Etherege
AuthorBooks · Second hand1635-1691
Sir George Etherege was an English dramatist. He wrote the plays The Comical Revenge or, Love in a Tub in 1664, She Would If She Could in 1668, and The Man of Mode or, Sir Fopling Flutter in 1676.
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About George Etherege
Birth
1635
Death
1691
Sir George Etherege was an English dramatist. He wrote the plays The Comical Revenge or, Love in a Tub in 1664, She Would If She Could in 1668, and The Man of Mode or, Sir Fopling Flutter in 1676.
George Etherege was a key figure in 17th-century English Restoration theatre.
Beyond his work as a playwright, he pursued a significant career as a diplomat.
His most famous work, The Man of Mode, is a fundamental reference in the comedy of manners.
Born in Maidenhead, his literary legacy includes a total of 59 recorded works.
His writing masterfully captures the spirit and social life of late 17th-century England.
