William Congreve

Gebundenes Buch

Love For Love

A Comedy (1747)

Beschreibung

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

Autor

William Congreve was an English playwright, satirist, and poet renowned for his polished literary style and contributions to Restoration theatre. Born on 24 January 1670 in Bardsey, United Kingdom, to William Congreve and Mary Browning, he received his education at Kilkenny College and Trinity College Dublin, where he cultivated his literary talents. During his early career, he spent significant time in London and Dublin and apprenticed under the esteemed poet John Dryden, which greatly influenced his style and mastery of wit, dialogue, and dramatic structure. Congreve's works, including plays such as The Double Dealer, earned acclaim for their clever satire, intricate plotting, and exploration of social manners and human folly. Beyond theatre, he wrote poetry and contributed to literary culture through his sharp observations and refined prose. His influence extended beyond his lifetime, inspiring adaptations and performances in various forms, including film. William Congreve passed away on 19 January 1729 in London, leaving a lasting legacy as a central figure in English drama and one of the foremost writers of Restoration comedy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 106
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Mai 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 335g
• ISBN-13: 9781161812060
• ISBN-10: 1161812067
• Artikelnr.: 30948426