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Congreve, William
(1670-1729) British writer. William Congreve was a man of comedy, known for his finely crafted dialogue and satiric comment on the behavior of the upper classes. William Congreve influenced generations of later writers.
Books About and/or by William Congreve
(1670-1729) British writer. William Congreve was born in England, and was educated in Dublin, Ireland. Congreve's plays include: "The Old Bachelor" (1693), "Love for Love" (1695), "The Mourning Bride" (1697), and "The Way of the World" (1700).
Books About Restoration Comedy
Restoration Comedy is a style of comedy, from King Charles II's reign. In England, the Comedy of Manners is represented by the plays of William Wycherley, George Etherege, William Congreve, Aphra Behn, and George Farquhar. Read more about Restoration Comedy and the Comedy of Manners.
Congreve's The Way of the World
"In Congreve's The Way of the World (1700), the trend of restoration continues, but marriage becomes more about contractual agreements and greed, then about love. Millamant and Mirabell iron out a pre-nuptial agreement before they agree to marry."
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