William Congreve
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.
Love for Love: A Comedy
Amidst financial disaster, a young man hopes to win the heart of a wealthy woman, leading to humorous social commentary on love's games.
By William Congreve
The Way of the World
In a world of high society, love and money collide as characters scheme and outwit each other in a hilarious battle of manners and deception.
By William Congreve
The Library of William Congreve
Discover the hidden world of a famous playwright through the books he cherished, revealing the secrets behind his groundbreaking works and the literary circles that influenced him.
By William Congreve
The Double-Dealer: A Comedy
In a world of hidden agendas and scandalous desires, a young man's path to true love is threatened by a deceptive friend and an infatuated aunt.
By William Congreve
Incognita; Or, Love and Duty Reconcil'd
** In a city alight with celebration, two friends are caught in a maze of mistaken identity and forbidden attraction, where love battles duty at every turn.
By William Congreve
The Old Bachelor: A Comedy
In a world of witty banter and hidden desires, a man's feigned indifference crumbles as love's complexities expose the follies of courtship.
By William Congreve
The Comedies of William Congreve: Volume 1 [of 2]
Amidst witty banter and social satire, characters navigate intricate love affairs and challenge societal norms, revealing the follies of romance and desire.
By William Congreve