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The Man of Mode, or, Sir Fopling Flutter is a Restoration comedy by George Etherege, written in 1676. The play is set in Restoration London and follows the libertine Dorimant as he tries to win over the young heiress Harriet, and to disengage himself from his previous affair... Read Full Overview

Arguably the most perfectly poised of Restoration wit comedies, The Man of Mode is a finished exercise in dramatic sprezzatura, or nonchalance, matching the beguiling 'easiness' and 'complaisance' of its central character. The play's imaginative brilliance depends upon... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

""The Man of Mode or Sir Fopling Flutter"" is a comedy play written by George Etherege and first performed at the Duke's Theater in 1676. The play revolves around the character of Dorimant, a notorious womanizer and socialite, who is torn between his love for the virtuous Harriet... Read Full Overview

""The Man of Mode or Sir Fopling Flutter"" is a comedy play written by George Etherege and first performed at the Duke's Theater in 1676. The play is set in Restoration London and follows the exploits of Dorimant, a notorious womanizer and fashion icon, as he navigates his way... Read Full Overview

""The Man of Mode"" or ""Sir Fopling Flutter"" is a comedy play written by George Etherege and first performed in 1676 at the Duke's Theater in London. The play follows the story of Dorimant, a fashionable and charming man who spends his days pursuing women and engaging in witty... Read Full Overview

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The Man of Mode, or, Sr Fopling Flutter - A comedy is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1684. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and... Read Full Overview