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William Congreve

(1670–1729) Playwright Kingdom of Great Britain

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William Congreve was a playwright from the Kingdom of Great Britain, best known for The Way of the World.

Quick Facts About William Congreve

Born
January 24, 1670
Died
January 19, 1729
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain
Profession
Playwright
Notable works
The Way of the World

About William Congreve

William Congreve was an English playwright and poet. He played a major role in shaping English comedy, and is regarded by literary critics as one of the greatest playwrights of the Restoration period. The popularity of his plays in the late 17th and early 18th centuries was central to the development of satirical comedy of manners, and he became recognised as a seminal figure of Restoration literature. Although he wrote several commercially successful works, Congreve is best remembered today for his quotes, such as, "O fie, miss, you must not kiss and tell", and "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned".

Biography source: Wikipedia

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