"The Old Bachelor: A Comedy" by William Congreve is a funny play set in a time when romance was complicated. The story is about love, lies, and how tricky relationships can be. The main character, Heartwell, acts like he doesn't care about women, but he's actually in love with Silvia. The play kicks off with Bellmour and Vainlove making jokes about love. Vainlove is juggling different girlfriends, especially Araminta, and Heartwell pretends he's not interested in anyone. Their chats show how silly dating can be back then, as they try to deal with what people expect of them. Congreve uses these talks to make fun of the characters and point out what's wrong with society, all while keeping things light and humorous.
The Old Bachelor: A Comedy
By William Congreve
In a world of witty banter and hidden desires, a man's feigned indifference crumbles as love's complexities expose the follies of courtship.
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1998-02-01
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About the AuthorWilliam Congreve 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. Notable plays he wrote include The Old Bachelor (1693), The Double Dealer (1694), Love for Love (1695), The Mourning Bride (1697) and The Way of the World (1700). He died in London, and was buried at the Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.
William Congreve 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. Notable plays he wrote include The Old Bachelor (1693), The Double Dealer (1694), Love for Love (1695), The Mourning Bride (1697) and The Way of the World (1700). He died in London, and was buried at the Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.
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