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  • The Complete William Congreve Collection

    by William Congreve ...
    Karpathos publishes the greatest works of history's greatest authors and collects them to make it easy and affordable for readers to have them all at the push of a button. All of our collections include a linked table of contents.William Congreve was a highly influential English playwright and poet. Congreve is generally credited for shaping the English comedy of manners through his sharp ... 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 Mourning Bride (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Restoration Tragedy of Granada, Captive Queens, Palace Intrigue, Mistaken Identity, and Fatal Passion

    by William Congreve, Willa Merynford ...
    The Mourning Bride (1697) is William Congreve's most celebrated tragedy, a drama of love, captivity, political rivalry, and fatal misunderstanding set amid the imagined conflicts of Granada. Written in stately blank verse rather than the sparkling prose of Restoration comedy, the play adapts the conventions of heroic and she-tragedy drama while displaying Congreve's gift for rhetorical brilliance. ... 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 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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  • 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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  • The Old Bachelor: A Comedy

    by William Congreve ...
    The plot centers on the character of Heartwell, an aging bachelor who detests women and vows to avoid marriage. However, his friends—Belmour, Vainlove, and the lively Sir Joseph Wittol—entangle him in a series of schemes and tricks aimed at breaking his resolve. Meanwhile, a young, cunning widow named Laetitia and her friend, the beautiful and manipulative Araminta, conspire to take advantage of ... 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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  • The Way of the World

    by William Congreve ...
    The plot centers on the romantic relationship between Mirabell, a charming but financially strapped young man, and Millamant, a wealthy and independent woman with her own mind. To marry Millamant and secure her fortune, Mirabell must navigate a web of schemes involving her controlling aunt, Lady Wishfort, who disapproves of him. Mirabell’s plan involves using his servant to seduce Lady Wishfort, ... Read more

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  • The Way of the World

    by William Congreve ...
    The Way of the World is a brilliant Restoration comedy by William Congreve, first performed in 1700, celebrated for its sharp wit, sophisticated dialogue, and incisive exploration of human relationships. Often regarded as one of the greatest comedies of manners in English literature, the play masterfully exposes the social conventions, romantic intrigues, and moral hypocrisies of the aristocratic ... Read more

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