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Quote by William Congreve

“It is the business of a comic poet to paint the vices and follies of human kind.”

Quote by William Congreve

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William Congreve

William Congreve, born on January 24, 1670, and died on January 19, 1729, was a renowned English playwright. His works are known for their witty dialogue and complex emotional descriptions, making him one of the most representative figures of English drama in the 18th century. more

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