Statements (135)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:playwright
|
| gptkbp:active_years_end |
1715
|
| gptkbp:active_years_start |
1671
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:The_Country_Wife_(film)
gptkb:The_Plain_Dealer_(film) The Country Wife (musical) |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Oxford
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Restoration_comedy
Theatrical world of London |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1640-04-01
|
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:William_Wycherley_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:William_Wycherley_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
influenced modern British theatre
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
1716-01-01
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
satirical comedies
|
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" The Country Wife is a comedy of manners."
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:comedy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William Wycherley
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| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:David_Mamet
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde gptkb:Noel_Coward |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:George_Farquhar
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Molière
gptkb:John_Bunyan |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
English
|
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Lady_Fidget
gptkb:Mr._Sparkish gptkb:Mrs._Squeamish gptkb:Sir_Jasper_Fidget gptkb:Mr._Fidget gptkb:Lady_Fidget's_Maid gptkb:Mr._Cuckold's_Advocate gptkb:Mr._Cuckold's_Confidant gptkb:Mr._Cuckold's_Servant gptkb:Mrs._Pinchwife gptkb:Mr._Squeamish gptkb:Mr._Dapper gptkb:Horner gptkb:Mr._Harcourt gptkb:Mr._Pinchwife Mr. Tattle Alethea Mr. Horner Mr. Witty Mrs. Harcourt Mr. Cuckold Mrs. Dapper Mr. Cuckold's Acquaintance Mr. Cuckold's Advisor Mr. Cuckold's Ally Mr. Cuckold's Associate Mr. Cuckold's Backer Mr. Cuckold's Benefactor Mr. Cuckold's Champion Mr. Cuckold's Collaborator Mr. Cuckold's Colleague Mr. Cuckold's Companion Mr. Cuckold's Counselor Mr. Cuckold's Daughter Mr. Cuckold's Defender Mr. Cuckold's Friend Mr. Cuckold's Guardian Mr. Cuckold's Guide Mr. Cuckold's Mentor Mr. Cuckold's Neighbor Mr. Cuckold's Partner Mr. Cuckold's Patron Mr. Cuckold's Protector Mr. Cuckold's Rival Mr. Cuckold's Son Mr. Cuckold's Sponsor Mr. Cuckold's Supporter Mr. Cuckold's Wife Mr. Fop Mr. Witless Mr. Wrench |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
wit and humor
|
| gptkbp:notable_influence |
The Restoration period
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:The_Plain_Dealer
gptkb:The_Gentleman_Dancing-Master gptkb:Love_in_a_Wood gptkb:The_Country_Wife |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:drama
|
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Clive,_Shropshire,_England
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:London,_England
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
biographies
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Mary Moders
|
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:marriage
gptkb:moral_ambiguity gptkb:parody gptkb:character_development gptkb:deception gptkb:historical_context gptkb:infidelity conflict resolution cultural norms social expectations moral lessons cynicism dramatic irony plot twists social commentary symbolism irony literary devices moral dilemmas hypocrisy satirical commentary social norms wit and humor romantic entanglements absurdity human folly gender roles social critique character motivations exaggeration mockery social satire themes of love courtship restoration of order sexual politics themes of loyalty themes of power themes of betrayal class distinctions themes of ambition character flaws |
| gptkbp:work_period |
1660-1716
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| gptkbp:writings |
gptkb:Restoration_theatre
pioneered sexual comedy |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Alexander_Pope
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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