“If happiness in self-content is placed, The wise are wretched, and fools only blessed.”
Quote by William Congreve
Work
The Dramatic Works of Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar: With Biographical and Critical Notices
The Dramatic Works of Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar: With Biographical and Critical Notices is a scholarly collection that brings together the plays of four influential English playwrights from the Restoration period. The volume offers insights into the authors' biographies and provides critical analysis of their works, contributing to the understanding of early modern English drama. more
Author
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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