A giant of eighteenth century literature, William Congreve was an English playwright and poet of the Restoration period. His poetry demonstrates a learned understanding of the classics, raw satirical power and an ironic scrutiny of the affectations of his age. Congreve’s famous plays are celebrated for their witty dialogue and their seminal influence on the comedy of manners style. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Congreve’s complete works, with related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Congreve's life and works

* Concise introduction to Congreve’s life and poetry

* Congreve's complete poems – available in no other collection

* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry

* Easily locate the poems you want to read

* Includes Congreve's complete dramatic works – first time in digital print

* Excellent formatting of the poems and plays

* Features three biographies, including Samuel Johnson’s memoir - discover Congreve's intriguing life

* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres

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CONTENTS:

The Life and Poetry of William Congreve

Brief Introduction: William Congreve by Algernon Charles Swinburne

Complete Poetical Works of William Congreve

List of Poems in Alphabetical Order

The Comedies

The Old Bachelor

The Double Dealer

Love for Love

The Way of the World

The Tragedy

The Mourning Bride

The Masque

The Judgement of Paris

The Opera

Semele

The Prose

Incognita; Or, Love and Duty Reconcil'd

The Biographies

Congreve by Samuel Johnson

Introduction to William Congreve by G. S. Street

William Congreve by Leslie Stephen

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