** "Incognita; Or, Love and Duty Reconcil'd" by William Congreve is a story set in the vibrant world of Florence, where two young gentlemen, Aurelian and Hippolito, find themselves swept up in a whirlwind of romance and responsibility. As Florence prepares for a grand wedding, these friends eagerly anticipate balls and masquerades, each hoping to find love amidst the celebrations. Aurelian, a well-educated young man, and Hippolito, a Spanish nobleman, quickly become entangled with mysterious women who capture their hearts. Their pursuit of love, however, is complicated by the expectations of marriage and the pressures of family obligations, creating a tense drama as they try to reconcile their personal desires with their sense of duty. **
Incognita; Or, Love and Duty Reconcil'd
By William Congreve
** 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.
Summary
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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