Statements (125)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:The_Country_Wife_(film)
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:David_Mamet
gptkb:John_Vanbrugh musical adaptations |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Lady_Fidget
gptkb:Mrs._Squeamish gptkb:Sir_Jasper_Fidget gptkb:Mr._Harcourt Mr. Pinchwife's sister |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
controversial
well-received in its time controversial for its themes considered a classic of English literature controversial in its time |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later comedies
influenced modern comedies performed in theaters worldwide studied in literature courses adapted into various formats |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I am a man of my word."
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Dorset_Garden_Theatre
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
1675
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Restoration period
gender roles in the 17th century theatre censorship post-Cromwell England social norms of the 17th century |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Country Wife
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Restoration_comedy
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:The_School_for_Scandal
gptkb:The_Vicar_of_Wakefield gptkb:The_Importance_of_Being_Earnest gptkb:The_Way_of_the_World |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:French_farce
gptkb:Molière's_works |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:French_farce
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a classic
studied in literature courses adapted into various media performed in academic settings influenced modern playwrights |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Horner
gptkb:Margery_Pinchwife gptkb:Mr._Pinchwife |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Lady_Fidget
gptkb:Margery_Pinchwife gptkb:Mr._Pinchwife Harry Horner |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
Dame Judi Dench as Lady Fidget
David Tennant as Harry Horner Imogen Stubbs as Margery Pinchwife Penelope Wilton as Mrs. Pinchwife Simon Russell Beale as Mr. Pinchwife |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:musical
West End production Broadway adaptation West End revival National Theatre production Royal Shakespeare Company production film version in 1970s |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I am a man of my word."
“ I am a man of honour.” " I will not be a cuckold." |
| gptkbp:official_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:performance |
performed in educational settings
revived multiple times adapted for radio performed in festivals revived frequently |
| gptkbp:plot |
social satire
Horner pretends to be impotent Horner's seduction of married women Margery's innocence Pinchwife's jealousy |
| gptkbp:published_by |
1675
|
| gptkbp:role |
Alethea -a woman of wit
Horner -the protagonist Margery -the innocent wife Mr. Harcourt -a suitor Mr. Pinchwife -the jealous husband Mr. Pinchwife's sister -a character in the play Mrs. Squeamish -a friend of Margery Sir Jasper Fidget -a wealthy man |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Borough
|
| gptkbp:style |
farce
wit double entendres |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:award
gptkb:military_operation sexuality sexual politics |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:class gptkb:moral_ambiguity hypocrisy the role of women in society romantic entanglements male dominance gender roles the nature of love seduction social satire fidelity courtship wit class conflict the complexity of human relationships the consequences of infidelity the impact of societal expectations the folly of jealousy the pursuit of pleasure the clash of social classes deception in relationships the clash of morals and desires the folly of men |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:William_Wycherley
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:English_Restoration
gptkb:Joan_Plowright |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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