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  • Love for Love

    by William Congreve ...
    William Congreve was a highly influential English playwright and poet. Congreve is generally credited for shaping the English comedy of manners through his sharp satirical wit. Congreve's popular plays include The Way of the World, Love for Love, and The Mourning Bride.Love for Love is a comedy that centers around Valentine, a man who has racked up a lot of debt due to extravagant spending. This ... Read more

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  • The Mourning Bride

    by William Congreve ...
    William Congreve was a highly influential English playwright and poet. Congreve is generally credited for shaping the English comedy of manners through his sharp satirical wit. Congreve's popular plays include The Way of the World, The Mourning Bride, and Love for Love.The Mourning Bride is a tragic play that centers around Zara, a queen who is being held captive by the King of Granada. ... Read more

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  • The Way of the World and Other Plays

    by William Congreve ...
    With piercing accuracy William ongreve depicted the shallow, brittle world of 'society' where the right artifice in manners, fashion and conversation--and money--eased the passage to success. Through sparkling, witty dialogue and brilliant characterisation--Lady Plyant, Valentine, Lady Touchwood, Mirabell and Millamant--Congreve exposed the follies and vanities of that world, and suggested that ... Read more

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  • The Old Bachelor

    by William Congreve ...
    The Old Bachelor by William Congreve is a sparkling Restoration comedy that explores themes of love, courtship, deception, and the social pressures surrounding marriage. First performed in 1693, the play is one of Congreve's earliest successes and showcases his signature wit, sharp dialogue, and keen observation of human behavior. The story centers on a confirmed bachelor who prides himself on ... Read more

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  • The Double Dealer

    by William Congreve ...
    The Double Dealer by William Congreve is a masterful Restoration comedy that delves into themes of deception, hypocrisy, romantic manipulation, and social ambition within elite society. First performed in 1693, the play is known for its intricate plotting, sharp dialogue, and insightful critique of human duplicity. The story unfolds within a refined social circle where appearances are carefully ... Read more

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  • Love for Love

    by William Congreve ...
    Love for Love by William Congreve is a brilliant Restoration comedy that explores themes of romance, deception, financial pressure, and the complexities of human relationships. First performed in 1695, the play is widely regarded as one of Congreve's finest works, celebrated for its sharp wit, intricate plotting, and sophisticated social commentary. The story follows a young gentleman who, ... Read more

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  • The Old Bachelor

    A Comedy

    by William Congreve ...
    Series series Timeless Classic
    The Old Bachelor is Heartwell, a surly old pretended woman-hater, who falls in love with Silvia, not knowing her to be the forsaken mistress of Vainlove, and is lured into marrying her, only discovering her true character afterwards, from the gibes of his acquaintances. The parson who has been brought in to marry them, however, is in fact Vainlove's friend Belmour, who has assumed the disguise for ... Read more

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  • The Library of William Congreve

    by William Congreve ...
    William Congreve's "The Library of William Congreve" is a fascinating exploration of the playwright's literary contributions and the cultural context of his time. Congreve, known for his sharp wit and keen observations of society, crafted works that reflect the complexities of human relationships and social dynamics. This book delves into his most notable plays, examining themes of love, betrayal, ... Read more

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  • The Mourning Bride

    Enriched edition.

    by William Congreve, Colton Marsh ...
    William Congreve's "The Mourning Bride" is a quintessential example of Restoration drama, intricately weaving themes of love, loss, and revenge through richly poetic dialogue and complex character interplay. Set against a backdrop of heightened emotion and social critique, the play explores the tumultuous lives of its characters, particularly the tormented Almeria and her struggle with grief and ... Read more

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  • Incognita

    by William Congreve ...
    Incognita or love and duty reconcil'd begins with a vibrant depiction of Florence preparing for an elaborate celebration, creating an atmosphere filled with anticipation and social excitement. The opening focuses on two young travelers whose arrival coincides with the festivities, encouraging them to immerse themselves in the elegance of dances, gatherings, and the alluring anonymity of ... Read more

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  • Incognita; Or, Love and Duty Reconcil'd

    by William Congreve ...
    "Incognita" is a tragicomedy that explores themes of love, honor, and duty. The play revolves around a central love triangle involving the characters of Leontine, Florimel, and Captain Bellamy. Leontine is engaged to Florimel but falls in love with Incognita, a mysterious woman whose true identity is concealed. Captain Bellamy, a rival suitor, complicates matters further.The plot involves ... Read more

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  • The Way of the World

    by William Congreve ...
    William Congreve's comedy The Way of the World was first performed in 1700 at the theatre in Lincoln's Inn Fields, London. It was not well received, and as a result Congreve vowed never to write for the stage again-a vow he kept. Nonetheless the comedy was printed in the same year and has come to be regarded as the author's masterpiece, a classic of Restoration drama.In a world still reacting ... Read more

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