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 ...
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.
May 18, 2018 · Congreve, William (1670–1729) English dramatist who wrote comedies such as Love for Love (1695) and The Way of the World (1700). His elegant satire represents the peak of Restoration drama. He also wrote a tragedy, The Mourning Bride (1697). World Encyclopedia.
The Way of the World is a play written by the English playwright William Congreve. It premiered in early March 1700 in the theatre in Lincoln's Inn Fields in London . It is widely regarded as one of the best Restoration comedies and is still occasionally performed.
Jun 15, 2017 · William Congreve (b. 1670–d. 1729) represents for many the refined culmination of the tradition of Restoration drama. Congreve’s short novella, Incognita: or, Love and Duty Reconciled appeared in 1692, and his poems brought him to the attention of John Dryden who, with Thomas Southerne, assisted him in completing his first comedy, The Old ...
William Congreve See all media Category: Arts & Culture Born: January 24, 1670 England Died: January 19, 1729 (aged 58) London England Notable Works: “Love for Love” “The Double-Dealer” “The Mourning Bride” “The Old Bachelour” “The Way of the World” ...
William Congreve wrote some of the most popular English plays of the Restoration period of the late 17th century. By the age of thirty, he had written four comedies, including Love for Love (premiered 30 April 1695) and The Way of the World (premiered 1700), and one tragedy, The Mourning Bride (1697). Unfortunately, his career ended almost as ...