The Double-Dealer

William Congreve's 'The Double-Dealer' delves into the labyrinthine maneuverings of courtship and deceit set against a Restoration-era backdrop, a period known for its moral laxity and sparkling wit. Congreve's craftsmanship lies in his ability to weave a complicated plot, rich with irony and sharp dialogue, around the central figure Mellefont, who is ensnared in a web of manipulation at the hands...