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The Gentleman Dancing Master is a play written by William Wycherley in the late 17th century. The story is set in the city of London and follows the exploits of a young gentleman named Mr. Harcourt, who is determined to learn how to dance in order to impress a wealthy widow named Mrs. Grace, whom he hopes to marry.To achieve his goal, Harcourt enlists the help of a dancing master named Monsieur de Paris, who is known for his strict and demanding teaching methods. However, Harcourt soon discovers that Monsieur de Paris is not all he seems, and that his lessons are just a cover for a more sinister plot.As the story unfolds, Harcourt becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and intrigue, as he tries to uncover the truth about Monsieur de Paris and win the heart of Mrs. Grace. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a group of bawdy ladies, a pair of scheming servants, and a rival suitor who will stop at nothing to win Mrs. Grace's hand.Filled with witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and memorable characters, The Gentleman Dancing Master is a classic comedy of manners that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural world of 17th century England.Mons. Yes, yes, dey are de gens de qualit�� that practise dat science most, and the most ambitieux; for fools and buffoons have been always most welcome to courts, and desired in all companies. Auh, to be de fool, de buffoon, is to be de great personage.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.