Restoration Comedy: Meaning, Themes & Examples
English comedies from 1660–1710 famed for sharp banter, rakes, fops, and marriage games. See how they treat desire, status, and hypocrisy—and how modern stagings handle bawdy humor and consent.
English comedies from 1660–1710 famed for sharp banter, rakes, fops, and marriage games. See how they treat desire, status, and hypocrisy—and how modern stagings handle bawdy humor and consent.