Which play by George Etherege features the definitive 'true wit' Dorimant and the archetypal fop Sir Fopling Flutter?
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Correct answer: The Man of Mode
'The Man of Mode' (1676) is often cited as the quintessential Comedy of Manners. It establishes the contrast between the polished, sometimes cruel rake-hero Dorimant and the ridiculous, fashion-obsessed fop Sir Fopling Flutter.
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