Oxford – The Way of The World by William Congreve & Kahal Sengupta (9780195608090)

The Way of the World, the most famous Restoration comedy, portrays a society which had determined its very own ethical and sexual mores. In her Introduction, Kajal Sengupta provides the historical and literary background of the play, analyses the structure, the characters, the language. She also discusses the question of ‘morality’ and the social relevance of Restoration comedy, topics of controversy among critics even today. Detailed explanatory annotations are provided by way of footnotes, and a reading list enhances the usefulness of this edition.