Publisher's Synopsis
""The Man of Mode"" or ""Sir Fopling Flutter"" is a comedy play written by George Etherege and first performed in 1676 at the Duke's Theater in London. The play follows the story of Dorimant, a fashionable and charming man who spends his days pursuing women and engaging in witty banter with his friends. Dorimant's main love interest is Harriet, a virtuous woman who is engaged to another man. However, Dorimant's pursuit of Harriet is complicated by the arrival of Sir Fopling Flutter, a ridiculous and pretentious dandy who also has his sights set on Harriet. The play explores themes of love, deception, and social status, and is known for its witty dialogue and satirical portrayal of fashionable society in 17th century England. This edition of the play was published in 1733 and includes an introduction by the editor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
