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William Congreve (24 January 1670 – 19 January 1729) was an English playwright, poet and Whig politician. His works, which form an important component of Restoration literature, were known for their use of satire and the comedy of manners genre.
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William Congreve (born January 24, 1670, Bardsey, near Leeds, Yorkshire, England—died January 19, 1729, London) was an English dramatist who shaped the English comedy of manners through his brilliant comic dialogue, his satirical portrayal of the war of the sexes, and his ironic scrutiny of the affectations of his age.
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May 18, 2018 · Learn about the life and works of William Congreve, a master of Restoration comedy and a friend of John Dryden and Jonathan Swift. Explore his plays, poems, translations, and controversies in the context of the English Restoration and the Golden Age of Satire.
William Congreve, (born Jan. 24, 1670, Bardsey, near Leeds, Yorkshire, Eng.—died Jan. 19, 1729, London), English dramatist. He was a young protégé of John Dryden when his first major play, The Old Bachelour (1693), met with great success. Later came The Double-Dealer (1693), Love for Love (1695), and The Way of the World (1700), his ...
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Sep 29, 2014 · A comprehensive overview of the life and works of William Congreve, one of the principal comic dramatists of the Restoration era. Learn about his plays, poems, essays, and biography from various perspectives, such as historical, critical, and literary. Find references to his major works, such as Incognita, The Old Batchelour, The Way of the World, and Love for Love.
Learn about the life and works of William Congreve, the author of The Way of the World, a comedy of manners about the love lives of the rich and powerful. Find out his background, education, career, controversies, and legacy.
William Congreve (January 24, 1670 – January 19, 1729) was an English playwright and poet. He was born at Bardsey near Leeds and attended school through his elementary years in Ireland. His works include plays, opera, and other various works of literature. Two of his most popular and well-known plays are Love for Love in 1695, and The Way of ...
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