Audiobooks by William Wycherley

The Country Wife (Unabridged)

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In the decadent world of Restoration London, Mr. Pinchwife, a jealous fool, locks away his young wife, Margery, from society's temptations. Enter Horner, a notorious rake with a cunning plan. He feigns impotence, gaining the trust of suspicious husbands like Pinchwife. Margery, yearning for excitement, seizes her newfound freedom, embarking on a whirlwind of witty banter, daring disguises, and scandalous encounters. As desires clash, secrets unravel, and laughter rings out, 'The Country Wife' exposes the hypocrisy of the times, celebrates the power of wit, and satirizes the double standards that cage both women and men. Prepare to be swept away by a whirlwind of social satire, playful deception, and the irresistible allure of forbidden desire.

William Wycherley (Author), Digital Voice Marcus G (Narrator)

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Classic Radio Theatre: The Country Wife

Maggie Smith and Jonathan Pryce star in William Wycherley's raunchy Restoration comedy. Considered too obscene to be staged in its original form for nearly 200 years, William Wycherley's bawdy comedy tells the tale of Mr Horner a notorious rake who spreads the false rumour that he is impotent in order to gain free access to other men's wives. When he meets the young, innocent Margery Pinchwife, the 'country wife' of the title, the scene is set for scandal... This sparkling 1985 BBC Radio production stars Maggie Smith as Margery Pinchwife, with an all-star cast including Jonathan Pryce, John Duttine, John Moffatt, Harriet Walter and Michael Aldridge. The Classic Radio Theatre range presents notable radio productions of much-loved plays by some of the most renowned playwrights, and starring some of our finest actors.

William Wycherley (Author), A Full Cast, Full Cast, Jonathan Pryce, Maggie Smith (Narrator)

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