Double Dealer
'Double Dealer' Summary
The play centers on a love triangle involving Mellefont, Cynthia, and Maskwell. Mellefont and Cynthia are in love, but Maskwell, a villainous friend of Mellefont's, is also in love with Cynthia. Maskwell plots to keep Mellefont and Cynthia apart, and he eventually succeeds in marrying Cynthia himself. However, his triumph is short-lived, as Mellefont eventually exposes Maskwell's treachery and wins back Cynthia's love.Book Details
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William Congreve
England
William Congreve was an English playwright and poet of the Restoration period. He is known for his clever, satirical dialogue and influence on the comedy of manners style of that period. He was also a...
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