William Congreve’s 'The Way of the World' is often cited as the peak of the Comedy of Manners because of its:
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Correct answer: Its intricate plot and brilliantly polished wit
Though 'The Way of the World' (1700) struggled at the box office on opening, it is now celebrated as the pinnacle of the Comedy of Manners for its intricate legal sub-plots and the sophisticated verbal sparring between Mirabell and Millamant.
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