The Inconstant
1702
The Inconstant, or the Way to Win Him, is a comedy play written by Irish playwright George Farquhar and first published in 1702. The play explores themes of love, fidelity, and romantic entanglements through the interactions of characters like Young Mirabel and Captain Duretete as they navigate societal expectations in Paris. Notably, it is a reworking of John Fletcher's Jacobean comedy The Wild Goose Chase, and despite its initial success, it faced criticism for its similarities to Fletcher's work.
