The Comedy of Manners is a book written by John Palmer and published in 1913. It is a study of the genre of comedy that focuses on the manners and social behavior of the upper classes. The book explores the conventions and themes of the genre, such as marriage, courtship, and social status, and how they are used to satirize the society of the time. Palmer discusses the works of notable playwrights of the genre, including William Congreve, Richard...