Letters on England Letter XIX - On Comedy
In which the nature and qualities of English comedy are examined through the works of celebrated playwrights such as Wycherley, Congreve, and Vanbrugh, with particular attention paid to their wit, spirit, and the reflection of national character. Voltaire contends that true appreciation of comedy demands intimate familiarity with the language and customs of its country, as it is a mirror of the national foibles and manners rather than universal themes.
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