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The Way of the World and Other Plays (Penguin Classics) (6th Edition) by William Congreve, Eric S. (Editor/Introduction) Rump, Penguin Classics Paperback, 416 Pages, Published 2006 ISBN-10: 0-14-144185-2 / 0141441852 ISBN-13: 978-0-14-144185-6 / 9780141441856 With piercing accuracy William ongreve depicted the shallow, brittle world of "society" where the right artifice in manners, fashion and conversation—and money—eased the passage to success. Through sparkling, witty dialogue and brilliant characterisation—Lady Plyant, Valentine, Lady Touchwood, Mirab |